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

Herpel, 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 Herpel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Herpel in America

Herpel is the 63873rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Herpel surname appeared 312 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 Herpel.

We can also compare 2010 data for Herpel 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 Herpel

The surname Herpel is of German origin, with its earliest known roots dating back to the 16th century in the regions of Bavaria and Saxony. It is believed to have derived from the German word "herpolzen," which referred to a small village or settlement. This suggests that the name may have initially identified individuals who hailed from a particular hamlet or locality.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Herpel name can be traced back to a reference in the town records of Nürnberg, Bavaria, from the year 1572. This document mentions a certain Hans Herpel, who was a merchant and landowner in the area. Additionally, the name appears in various church registers and property deeds from the 17th and 18th centuries in towns such as Coburg, Augsburg, and Leipzig.

During the 18th century, the Herpel name gained some prominence in the academic and literary circles of Germany. Johann Caspar Herpel (1738-1819) was a notable philosopher and writer who authored several works on ethics and moral philosophy. His contemporary, Christian Gottlob Herpel (1745-1807), was a renowned theologian and professor at the University of Leipzig.

In the realm of fine arts, the name Herpel is associated with the German painter and printmaker, Carl Herpel (1799-1859). Born in Dresden, he is known for his landscapes and etchings depicting the scenic beauty of the Saxon region. His works are housed in several prominent art galleries across Germany.

Another notable figure bearing the Herpel surname was Wilhelm Herpel (1825-1892), a German industrialist and entrepreneur. He founded the Herpel Maschinenfabrik, a successful machinery manufacturing company that played a significant role in the industrialization of Germany during the 19th century.

As the centuries progressed, the Herpel name spread across various regions of Germany, with some branches of the family also establishing roots in neighboring countries like Austria and Switzerland. However, the name's strongest associations remain rooted in its German heritage and the historical records from Bavaria and Saxony.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Herpel

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

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

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