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

Eppes, 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 Eppes surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Eppes in America

Eppes is the 25989th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Eppes surname appeared 944 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 Eppes.

We can also compare 2010 data for Eppes 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 Eppes

The surname Eppes is of English origin, and it is believed to have originated in the region of Sussex during the medieval period. The name is thought to be derived from the Old English word "eppe," which means "apple tree" or "apple orchard." This suggests that the early bearers of the name may have lived near or owned an apple orchard.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex from 1296, where a person named John Eppe is mentioned. This spelling variation suggests that the name was likely pronounced differently in its early days.

In the 14th century, the name appears in various documents with different spellings, such as Eppes, Epes, and Eppys. These variations were common during that era due to the lack of standardized spelling conventions.

The Eppes surname is also associated with several place names in Sussex, such as Epes Land and Epes Field, which were mentioned in historical records from the 15th and 16th centuries. These place names further reinforce the connection between the surname and the region.

One notable individual with the surname Eppes was Sir John Eppes, who lived in the late 15th century and served as a member of Parliament for Lewes, Sussex, in 1477 and 1483. Another notable bearer of the name was Sir Thomas Eppes, who was knighted in 1544 and served as a member of Parliament for Arundel, Sussex, in 1553.

In the 17th century, the Eppes family established themselves in Virginia, USA, with Colonel Francis Eppes (1619-1678) being one of the earliest recorded members of the family in the New World. Colonel Eppes was a prominent figure in colonial Virginia and served as a member of the Virginia House of Burgesses.

Another notable individual with the Eppes surname was John Wayles Eppes (1773-1823), who was a prominent politician and plantation owner in Virginia. He served as a member of the United States House of Representatives and was also the son-in-law of Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States.

Throughout history, the Eppes surname has been associated with various professions, including landowners, politicians, and military figures. While the name remains relatively uncommon, it has a rich history rooted in the English county of Sussex and the broader Anglo-Saxon heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Eppes

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

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

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