Find out how popular the last name Deppert is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Deppert.

Deppert, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Deppert surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Deppert in America

Deppert is the 91221st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Deppert surname appeared 202 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Deppert.

We can also compare 2010 data for Deppert to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Deppert

The surname Deppert has its origins in Germany, where it first appeared in the 13th century. It is derived from the Old German word "deppen," which means "to strike or beat." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone involved in a trade that involved striking or beating, such as a blacksmith or a miller.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Deppert can be found in the medieval records of the city of Nuremberg in Bavaria, where a certain Johann Deppert is mentioned as a resident in the year 1327. The name also appears in various other records from the region, such as the Heidelberg tax rolls of 1438, where a Hans Deppert is listed as a taxpayer.

In the 15th century, the name Deppert began to spread beyond its original homeland in Bavaria and into other parts of Germany. Records from the city of Cologne in the Rhineland region mention a Peter Deppert who was a merchant and guild member in 1472. Similarly, in the city of Leipzig in Saxony, a Johannes Deppert is recorded as a member of the local craftsmen's guild in 1498.

As the name spread throughout Germany, it also began to take on various spellings and regional variations. In some areas, it was written as "Depert" or "Depert," while in others it appeared as "Deppert" or "Deppert." These variations likely arose due to differences in local dialects and pronunciation.

One notable figure in the history of the Deppert name was Johann Deppert, a German painter and engraver who lived in the 16th century. Born in Nuremberg in 1525, Deppert was known for his intricate engravings of religious scenes and portraits. He worked in the Baroque style and his works can be found in various museums and collections throughout Europe.

Another individual of note was Christoph Deppert, a German composer and organist who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. Born in Saxony around 1575, Deppert is best known for his contributions to the development of the Protestant church music tradition. He served as the organist at various churches in cities such as Dresden and Leipzig, and his compositions for organ and vocal ensembles were highly regarded in his time.

In the 19th century, a prominent figure with the Deppert surname was Wilhelm Deppert, a German engineer and inventor born in 1817. Deppert is credited with several innovations in the field of steam engine design, including improvements to the efficiency and safety of boilers. He was also involved in the early development of railway technology in Germany.

As the Deppert name spread beyond Germany, it also began to appear in other parts of Europe and eventually in the Americas. One notable individual was Johann Deppert, a German immigrant to the United States who was born in 1832 and settled in Pennsylvania. Deppert became a prominent figure in the local German-American community and was active in various cultural and social organizations.

Overall, the surname Deppert has a rich history that spans several centuries and encompasses various regions of Germany. While originally associated with trades involving striking or beating, the name has since been borne by individuals from diverse backgrounds, including artists, musicians, engineers, and immigrants to the New World.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Deppert

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Deppert.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Deppert was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Deppert has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Deppert was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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