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

Elpers, 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 Elpers surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Elpers in America

Elpers is the 34272nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Elpers surname appeared 662 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 Elpers.

We can also compare 2010 data for Elpers 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 Elpers

The surname ELPERS is of German origin, with its roots traced back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated in the northern regions of Germany, particularly in areas around Lower Saxony and Westphalia.

The name ELPERS is derived from the Old German word "alp," which referred to a high mountain pasture or a herdsman's hut in the Alps. Over time, this term evolved into the word "Elper," indicating that the family may have lived in or near the Alpine regions or had occupations related to herding or shepherding.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the ELPERS surname can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae, a collection of medieval documents from Saxony dating back to the 12th century. The name appears in various spellings, such as "Elpere" and "Elperen," suggesting its evolution over time.

In the 14th century, the ELPERS surname appeared in the Bremisches Urkundenbuch, a compilation of historical records from the city of Bremen and its surrounding areas. This provides evidence of the family's presence in northern Germany during this period.

Notable individuals with the ELPERS surname include Johannes Elpers (1580-1648), a German jurist and professor of law at the University of Helmstedt. Another prominent figure was Christoph Elpers (1617-1679), a Lutheran theologian and author who served as a minister in Hanover.

Additionally, the Elpers family has been associated with several place names in Germany. For instance, the village of Elpersweiler in Rhineland-Palatinate is believed to have derived its name from the Elpers family, who may have been among the earliest settlers or landowners in the area.

Other historical figures bearing the ELPERS surname include Johann Elpers (1675-1738), a German composer and organist known for his sacred music compositions, and Heinrich Elpers (1822-1904), a German architect and urban planner who contributed to the development of several cities in the Ruhr region.

Throughout history, the ELPERS name has been found in various regions of Germany, with a concentration in the northern states. While the exact origins and meaning of the name may have evolved over time, its connection to the German language and the mountainous regions of the country remains a distinct characteristic of this surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Elpers

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

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

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