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

Jeppesen, 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 Jeppesen surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jeppesen in America

Jeppesen is the 19348th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jeppesen surname appeared 1,398 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 Jeppesen.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jeppesen 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 Jeppesen

The surname Jeppesen has its origins in Denmark, dating back to the 16th century. It is a patronymic name, derived from the given name Jeppe, which is a Danish form of the name Jacob. The suffix "-sen" means "son of," indicating that the name originally referred to the son of someone named Jeppe.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jeppesen can be found in the Danish Census Records of 1645, where a Jens Jeppesen is listed as residing in the town of Aalborg. This suggests that the name was already well-established in Denmark by the mid-17th century.

The name Jeppesen is often associated with the island of Funen (Fyn in Danish), which was a historical stronghold of the name. In fact, the town of Jeppesen on Funen is believed to have been named after a prominent local family bearing the surname.

In the 18th century, a notable figure named Hans Jeppesen (1704-1778) was a wealthy merchant and ship owner based in Copenhagen. His success in maritime trade contributed to the prominence of the Jeppesen name in the Danish capital.

During the 19th century, the name Jeppesen gained recognition in the field of education. Jens Jeppesen (1825-1901) was a highly respected schoolmaster and author of several influential textbooks on mathematics and natural sciences.

Another notable bearer of the name was the Danish aviator and navigator Elrey Borge Jeppesen (1907-1997). He is credited with pioneering the design of aeronautical charts and navigation systems that revolutionized air travel. His company, Jeppesen Sanderson Inc., became a leading provider of navigational materials for pilots and airlines worldwide.

In more recent times, the Danish composer Knudåge Jeppesen (1908-1984) gained international acclaim for his works in classical and avant-garde music. He was also a respected music theorist and author of several books on music analysis.

While the surname Jeppesen originated in Denmark, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through Danish emigration to countries like the United States, Canada, and Australia. However, its roots can be traced back to the Danish patronymic naming tradition of the 16th century and the island of Funen, where it first gained prominence.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jeppesen

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

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

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