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

Hepola, 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 Hepola surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hepola in America

Hepola is the 82908th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hepola surname appeared 227 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 Hepola.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hepola 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 Hepola

The surname Hepola has its origins in Finland, emerging in the late 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Finnish word "heponen," meaning "horse," suggesting a possible connection to occupations or locations related to horses or horse breeding.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Hepola can be found in the parish records of Turku, Finland, dating back to the 17th century. The name appears to have been particularly prevalent in the southwestern regions of Finland, including the provinces of Satakunta and Ostrobothnia.

While no specific mentions of the name Hepola have been found in ancient manuscripts or historical records, the name's Finnish roots suggest a long-standing presence in the region. It is possible that the name was originally associated with a particular location or farm where horses were bred or raised.

Notable individuals with the surname Hepola include Juhani Hepola (1882-1959), a Finnish journalist and politician who served as a member of the Finnish Parliament from 1919 to 1939. Another prominent figure was Sirkka Hepola (1922-2020), a Finnish actress and singer who appeared in numerous films and stage productions throughout her career.

In the realm of sports, Eero Hepola (1926-2007) was a Finnish athlete who competed in the decathlon at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki. Additionally, Juho Hepola (1893-1984) was a Finnish farmer and politician who served as a member of the Turku City Council in the mid-20th century.

Lastly, Väinö Hepola (1875-1937) was a Finnish carpenter and labor activist who played a significant role in the early workers' movement in Finland during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

While the surname Hepola may have originated from humble beginnings, it has been carried by individuals who have made notable contributions to various fields throughout Finland's history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hepola

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

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

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