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

Depping, 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 Depping surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Depping in America

Depping is the 130610th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Depping surname appeared 130 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 Depping.

We can also compare 2010 data for Depping 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 Depping

The surname DEPPING originated in Germany and can be traced back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old German word "depping," which referred to a shallow pool or pond. The name likely originated from someone who lived near or owned such a body of water.

One of the earliest recorded instances of this surname is found in the parish records of Kirchheim unter Teck, located in the southwestern part of Germany, dating back to the late 1500s. The name appeared in various spellings, such as Depping, Deppen, and Deppingen, reflecting the regional variations in pronunciation and spelling at the time.

In the 17th century, the name DEPPING appeared in several historical documents from the region of Swabia, in southwestern Germany. For instance, a record from 1642 mentions a Johann DEPPING, a farmer from the town of Nürtingen.

The Depping family had a presence in the Rhineland region of Germany as well. A notable individual was Johann Friedrich DEPPING, born in 1784 in Münster, who became a renowned historian and author. He wrote several works on the history of France and the French Revolution.

Another prominent figure with this surname was Georg Bernard DEPPING, born in 1784 in Münster as well. He was a respected jurist and served as a judge in the Prussian court system.

In the 19th century, the DEPPING name was found in various parts of Germany, as families migrated and settled in different regions. One such example is Karl Wilhelm DEPPING, born in 1827 in Hanover, who became a renowned mathematician and university professor.

The name DEPPING also spread beyond Germany's borders. In the late 18th century, a branch of the family settled in the Netherlands, where they played a significant role in the local community. One notable individual was Willem DEPPING, born in 1776 in Amsterdam, who was a prominent merchant and philanthropist.

While the DEPPING surname has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world, carried by families who emigrated from their homeland. However, the name's origins can be traced back to the Old German word "depping" and its connection to bodies of water, reflecting the diverse geographical and cultural influences that have shaped the history of surnames.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Depping

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

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 Depping 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 Depping 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 Depping was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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