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

Jepsen, 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 Jepsen surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jepsen in America

Jepsen is the 11377th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jepsen surname appeared 2,772 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Jepsen.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jepsen 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 Jepsen

The surname JEPSEN originated in Denmark and is believed to have its roots in the Old Norse language. It is derived from the personal name Jeppe, a diminutive form of the name Jacob. The name Jeppe was quite common in medieval Denmark and was often used as a nickname or a shortened version of the name Jacob.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name JEPSEN can be found in the Lund Census of 1610, where a man named Jeppe Jepsen is listed as a resident of the city of Lund. This indicates that the surname was already in use by the early 17th century in Denmark.

In the late 17th century, the Danish writer and poet Jeppe Pedersen Abildgaard (1663-1723) was born. He is considered one of the pioneers of Danish literature and is known for his satirical works critiquing the society of his time.

During the 18th century, the name JEPSEN appeared in various historical records, including church registers and tax records. One notable individual was Jeppe Jepsen (1730-1802), a Danish farmer and landowner who lived in the village of Gjellerup on the Jutland peninsula.

In the 19th century, the Danish artist Jeppe Jepsen Lund (1819-1892) gained recognition for his landscapes and portraits. His works are displayed in several museums in Denmark and abroad.

Another notable figure was Jeppe Jepsen Sørensen (1842-1924), a Danish politician who served as a member of the Folketing (Danish Parliament) and was a vocal advocate for workers' rights and social reforms.

In the early 20th century, Jeppe Jepsen Lerche (1899-1976) was a Danish naval officer who played a significant role in the resistance movement during World War II. He was involved in the evacuation of Danish Jews to Sweden and received several medals for his bravery and service to the nation.

While the surname JEPSEN has its roots in Denmark, it has also been adopted by individuals in other parts of the world, particularly in areas with Danish immigration or cultural influence.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jepsen

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

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

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