2000
#149,328
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Deppisch
A German surname derived from a regional variant of the word "deppisch" meaning foolish or silly.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 136 Americans carry the last name Deppisch. That puts it at #142,788 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,520,252 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Deppisch surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
136
1 in 2,520,252
Census rank
#142,788
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
119
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 119 bearers of the surname Deppisch in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142788th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Deppisch, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.3%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Deppisch
The surname Deppisch is of German origin and can be traced back to the late Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated in the southern German regions, particularly in Bavaria and Austria. The name likely derives from the German word "deppisch," which means "foolish" or "silly." This suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive nickname given to someone perceived as foolish or absent-minded.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Deppisch can be found in the town records of Regensburg, Bavaria, dating back to the 15th century. The name appeared in various spellings, such as "Deppisch," "Deppisch," and "Deppischer," reflecting the regional variations in spelling and pronunciation at the time.
In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the name Deppisch was Hans Deppisch, a master woodcarver and sculptor from Nuremberg. His intricate works adorned many churches and buildings in the region, showcasing the craftsmanship associated with the name.
During the 17th century, the Deppisch family established roots in the Bavarian town of Murnau, where they became prominent landowners and farmers. Records from this period mention Johann Deppisch, a respected farmer and community leader born in 1642.
The 18th century saw the migration of some Deppisch families to other regions of Europe. One such example is Jakob Deppisch, born in 1712 in Regensburg, who later settled in the Austrian town of Graz, where he worked as a successful merchant.
In the 19th century, the Deppisch name gained recognition through the works of the German writer and poet, Karl Deppisch (1817-1889). His literary contributions, particularly his satirical works, garnered critical acclaim and helped establish the name in the cultural sphere.
As the name spread across German-speaking regions, it also found its way to other parts of Europe and beyond through emigration. For instance, Johann Deppisch (1835-1912), a skilled watchmaker from Bavaria, eventually settled in the United States, where he established a successful business in Philadelphia.
While the Deppisch surname may have originated from a descriptive term for foolishness, it has since evolved to represent a rich cultural heritage and a diverse range of professions and accomplishments throughout its history.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Deppisch
Among Census respondents with the surname Deppisch, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.3%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Deppisch bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Deppisch surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White98.3% · 117
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.7% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Deppisch
Deppisch appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#143,149
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
+15 bearers (+14.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 6,179 places
2020
#142,788
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
+3 bearers (+2.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 361 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #149,328 | 101 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #143,149 | 116 | 0.04 | +15 bearers (+14.9%) | Up 6,179 places |
| 2020 | #142,788 | 119 | 0.04 | +3 bearers (+2.6%) | Up 361 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Deppisch surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #143,149 | #142,788 | 0.3% |
| Count | 116 | 119 | 2.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -0.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Deppisch bearers went from 116 to 119 (+2.6% change). The surname moved up 361 positions in the national ranking, going from #143,149 to #142,788.
FAQ
Deppisch surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Deppisch?
Name Census estimates that about 136 living Americans carry the surname Deppisch. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,520,252 residents.
How common is Deppisch?
Deppisch ranks #142,788 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 119 people with the surname Deppisch. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (136), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Deppisch.
Has Deppisch become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Deppisch went from 116 recorded bearers to 119. That is an increase of 3 (+2.6%). In the national ranking it rose from #143,149 to #142,788.
What does the Census say about the background of Deppisch?
Among Census respondents with the surname Deppisch, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.3%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (1.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Deppisch in the 2020 Census, accounting for 98.3% (117 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Deppisch appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (98.3%), American Indian/Alaska Native (1.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Deppisch (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Deppisch mean?
A German surname derived from a regional variant of the word "deppisch" meaning foolish or silly. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Deppisch (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Deppisch?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.