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

Eppich, 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 Eppich surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Eppich in America

Eppich is the 42579th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Eppich surname appeared 509 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 Eppich.

We can also compare 2010 data for Eppich 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 Eppich

The surname EPPICH has its origins in the German language, specifically in the region of Bavaria in southern Germany. The name dates back to the medieval period, likely emerging around the 13th or 14th century.

EPPICH is derived from the Old High German word "epfo," which means "ivy." This suggests that the name may have been originally used as a descriptive surname, referring to someone who lived near an area abundant with ivy or possibly someone who worked with the plant in some capacity.

One of the earliest recorded references to the EPPICH name can be found in the Nuremberg Chronicles, a world history book published in 1493. The book mentions a certain "Hans Eppich," though no specific dates or biographical details are provided.

In the 16th century, a prominent figure bearing the EPPICH surname was Johannes Eppich, a German theologian and reformer born in 1499. He played a role in the Protestant Reformation and was a follower of Martin Luther's teachings.

Another notable individual was Johann Gottfried Eppich, a German composer and organist born in 1701. He was highly regarded for his contributions to church music during the Baroque period.

Moving into the 18th century, there was a botanist named Johann Philipp Eppich, born in 1734, who made significant contributions to the study of plant life and is credited with discovering several new species.

In the 19th century, the EPPICH name was associated with the town of Eppichheim, a small village located in the Bavarian region of Unterfranken. This place name likely derived from the EPPICH surname, suggesting that the name had been present in the area for an extended period.

Finally, one of the most recent notable individuals with the EPPICH surname was Max Eppich, a German-American artist and painter born in 1892. He was known for his landscapes and portrayals of rural life in his adopted home of California.

While the EPPICH name may not be as widely recognized as some other German surnames, its long history and connection to various parts of southern Germany make it a noteworthy and interesting name with deep roots in the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Eppich

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

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

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