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

Eppert, 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 Eppert surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Eppert in America

Eppert is the 50851st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Eppert surname appeared 410 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 Eppert.

We can also compare 2010 data for Eppert 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 Eppert

The surname EPPERT has its origins in Germany, where it first emerged in the early medieval period, around the 13th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Old German word "epfort," which referred to a fortified town or settlement. It is likely that the name was originally given to someone who lived in or near such a fortified location.

The earliest recorded instances of the EPPERT surname can be found in various German regional records and manuscripts from the 13th and 14th centuries. One notable example is the mention of a Johannes Eppert in a land deed from the town of Erfurt, dated 1327. This suggests that the name may have its roots in this region of central Germany.

Over the centuries, the EPPERT name has undergone several variations in spelling, including Epfert, Epforth, and Epperd. These variations likely arose due to differences in regional dialects and the inconsistent spelling practices of the time. It is also worth noting that the name bears resemblance to the German place name "Epfenbach," a town located in the state of Baden-Württemberg.

Among the notable individuals who have borne the EPPERT surname throughout history is Johann Eppert, a German painter and engraver who lived from 1639 to 1689. His works, which included religious scenes and portraits, were highly regarded during his lifetime and can still be found in various European art collections.

Another prominent figure was Friedrich Eppert, a German philosopher and theologian who lived from 1801 to 1879. He was a prominent figure in the Lutheran church and published several works on religious philosophy and theology.

In the 19th century, the name also gained some recognition in the field of music. Karl Eppert (1825-1897) was a German composer and conductor who was known for his choral works and operas.

Moving into the 20th century, one notable bearer of the EPPERT name was Hans Eppert, a German architect who lived from 1887 to 1962. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings in the Bauhaus style, including the Weissenhof Estate in Stuttgart.

Finally, in more recent times, the name has been carried by individuals such as Reinhold Eppert, a German politician and member of the European Parliament, who served from 1999 to 2009.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Eppert

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

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

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