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

Erpelding, 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 Erpelding surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Erpelding in America

Erpelding is the 29502nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Erpelding surname appeared 800 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 Erpelding.

We can also compare 2010 data for Erpelding 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 Erpelding

The surname "ERPELDING" has its origins in the German-speaking regions of central Europe, likely emerging in the late Middle Ages or early Renaissance period. It is believed to be derived from the German word "erpel," which refers to a male duck or drake, combined with the suffix "-ing," indicating a place or area associated with the word.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the historical records of the town of Erfurt, located in the present-day German state of Thuringia. In a document dated 1487, a certain "Hans Erpelding" is mentioned as a resident of the town, suggesting that the name may have originated in this region.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, variations of the name, such as "Erpeldingen" and "Erpeldingk," appeared in records from various parts of Germany, including the regions of Saxony, Hesse, and the Rhineland. It is possible that the name was associated with a particular location or settlement related to duck breeding or a body of water frequented by waterfowl.

One notable figure bearing the name "Erpelding" was Johann Erpelding, a German Lutheran theologian and scholar who lived from 1587 to 1648. He served as a professor at the University of Wittenberg and was known for his extensive writings on theology and biblical exegesis.

Another individual of historical significance was Wilhelm Erpelding (1770-1842), a German composer and musician who served as the court chapel master in the principality of Lippe-Detmold. His compositions, including sacred works and operas, were highly regarded in his time.

In the 19th century, the name "Erpelding" appeared in records from various parts of Germany, as well as in areas with significant German immigration, such as the United States and Canada. One notable bearer of the name was Karl Erpelding (1845-1922), a German-American entrepreneur and philanthropist who founded a successful brewing company in St. Louis, Missouri.

Another individual of note was Anna Erpelding (1871-1945), a German painter and illustrator known for her works depicting rural life and landscapes. Her paintings and illustrations were widely exhibited and appreciated during her lifetime.

The surname "Erpelding" also found its way to other parts of Europe, including France, where it was sometimes spelled as "Erpeldingue." One notable French individual with this name was François Erpeldingue (1892-1976), a prominent architect and urban planner who contributed to the reconstruction efforts in several French cities after World War II.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Erpelding

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

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

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