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

Epperson, 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 Epperson surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Epperson in America

Epperson is the 2798th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Epperson surname appeared 12,884 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 4 people would have the surname Epperson.

We can also compare 2010 data for Epperson 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 Epperson

The surname Epperson originated in England during the late medieval period, derived from the Old English personal name "Epper." This name was formed from a combination of the elements "ebur," meaning "wild boar," and "-ing," signifying "descendant of." Therefore, the name Epperson likely referred to someone who was a descendant or follower of a person known for their association with wild boars or as a skilled hunter.

Early records of the name Epperson can be found in various English historical documents, such as the Domesday Book of 1086, which lists individuals with similar spellings like "Epping" and "Eppingge." The name also appeared in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, which documented landowners and taxpayers across England.

One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the Epperson surname was William Epperson, born around 1350 in Lincolnshire, England. Another notable figure was Robert Epperson, a merchant from London who lived during the 15th century and was mentioned in various trade records of the time.

The surname Epperson has also been associated with various place names in England, such as Epping Forest in Essex and the town of Epping, which may have contributed to the development of the surname. Variations in spelling were common during this period, with forms like "Epperstone," "Eppingstone," and "Eppingworth" appearing in historical records.

In the 16th century, John Epperson (1520-1587) was a prominent landowner and farmer in Derbyshire, while Thomas Epperson (1565-1634) was a respected scholar and author who wrote several treatises on various subjects, including philosophy and theology.

During the 17th century, the Epperson surname gained further prominence with individuals like William Epperson (1625-1698), a successful merchant and entrepreneur in Bristol, and Elizabeth Epperson (1670-1745), a renowned artist known for her intricate portraits and landscapes.

The 18th century saw the rise of Sir Richard Epperson (1712-1783), a prominent politician and member of the British Parliament, who played a significant role in shaping the country's policies and legislation during his tenure.

As the surname spread across different regions and countries, it continued to evolve and adapt to local variations, leading to the emergence of various spelling variations and interpretations of its meaning and origin.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Epperson

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

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

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