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

Eppinger, 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 Eppinger surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Eppinger in America

Eppinger is the 22749th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Eppinger surname appeared 1,126 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 Eppinger.

We can also compare 2010 data for Eppinger 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 Eppinger

The surname Eppinger has its origins in Germany, where it first emerged in the Middle Ages. It is believed to be derived from the Old German word "epfan," meaning "to graft" or "to plant," suggesting that the name may have been given to someone who worked as a gardener or vineyard keeper.

Records from the 13th and 14th centuries show variations of the name, such as Eppinger, Eppinger, and Eppinger, appearing in various regions of what is now modern-day Germany. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name is found in the Codex Diplomaticus Anhaltinus, a collection of historical documents from the Anhalt region, which mentions a person named Johannes Eppinger in the year 1312.

The name Eppinger is also associated with the town of Eppingen in the state of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It is possible that some individuals bearing this surname may have originated from or lived in this town during the medieval period. In the 15th century, a notable figure named Hans Eppinger (born around 1420) was a respected jurist and mayor of the city of Heilbronn.

Moving into the 16th century, the Eppinger name gained prominence with the birth of Johann Wolfgang Eppinger (1492-1564), a Lutheran theologian and reformer who played a significant role in the Reformation movement in Germany. He was a close associate of Martin Luther and helped to spread the Protestant teachings in the region.

Another notable bearer of the Eppinger surname was Johann Jakob Eppinger (1712-1781), a German architect and builder who was responsible for designing and constructing several churches and public buildings in the city of Mainz during the 18th century.

In the 19th century, the Eppinger name continued to be associated with various professions and fields. Johann Georg Eppinger (1816-1874) was a German physician and scientist who made significant contributions to the study of electrochemistry and the development of electroplating techniques.

While these are just a few examples, the Eppinger surname has a rich history that spans several centuries and is deeply rooted in the German cultural and linguistic traditions. Its origin as a name related to horticulture and gardening reflects the diverse backgrounds and occupations of its bearers over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Eppinger

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

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

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