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

Epple, 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 Epple surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Epple in America

Epple is the 25187th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Epple surname appeared 984 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 Epple.

We can also compare 2010 data for Epple 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 Epple

The surname Epple is of German origin and is believed to have originated in the southern regions of Germany, particularly in the states of Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. The name is derived from the Old German word "appal," which means "apple" or "apple tree."

In the Middle Ages, surnames were often derived from occupations, physical characteristics, or locations. The surname Epple likely originated as a descriptive surname, referring to someone who lived near an apple orchard or who was involved in the cultivation of apples.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Epple can be found in the Codex Hirsaugiensis, a medieval manuscript from the Hirsau Abbey in Baden-Württemberg, which dates back to the 12th century. The name appeared as "Eppele," a diminutive form of the surname.

In the 14th century, the surname Epple was documented in various records, such as the Rottweil Codex from 1342, which mentions a certain "Hans Epplin." This variant spelling, "Epplin," was common in the region during that time period.

Notable individuals with the surname Epple throughout history include Johann Epple (1492-1537), a German humanist and theologian who played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation. Another prominent figure was Christoph Epple (1590-1665), a German composer and organist who served as the Kapellmeister at the court of Stuttgart.

In the 18th century, Johann Michael Epple (1718-1785) was a renowned architect and builder responsible for numerous churches and palaces in southern Germany. His son, Johann Jakob Epple (1750-1823), followed in his footsteps and became a respected architect in his own right.

The surname Epple can also be traced back to various place names in Germany, such as Epplingen and Eppelborn, which may have influenced the development of the surname in certain regions.

Throughout its history, the surname Epple has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, artists, and craftsmen, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of Germany.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Epple

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

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

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