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

Kepple, 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 Kepple surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kepple in America

Kepple is the 19823rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kepple surname appeared 1,356 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 Kepple.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kepple 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 Kepple

The surname KEPPLE is of German origin, and it is believed to have originated in the region of Bavaria during the Middle Ages. The name is thought to be derived from the Old German word "Kappel," which means a chapel or a small church. This suggests that the earliest bearers of the name may have lived near or worked in a chapel or religious establishment.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Bavarian town records from the 13th century, where a person named Johann Kepple is mentioned as a resident. During this period, the name was often spelled as "Keppel" or "Keppele," reflecting the local dialect and pronunciation.

In the 14th century, there are records of a Kepple family residing in the town of Augsburg, which was a prominent center of trade and commerce in Bavaria. It is likely that some members of this family were involved in the thriving textile industry or other mercantile activities in the region.

As the name spread across Germany and into neighboring areas, variations in spelling emerged, such as "Keppel," "Keppele," and "Keppele." These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and the preferences of local record-keepers.

One notable individual with the surname KEPPLE was Johann Kepple (1571-1630), a German mathematician and astronomer who is best known for his groundbreaking work on the laws of planetary motion. His discoveries, known as Kepler's Laws, revolutionized the understanding of the solar system and paved the way for the development of modern astronomy.

Another influential figure with the surname KEPPLE was Friedrich Kepple (1776-1854), a German philosopher and theologian who made significant contributions to the study of Christian ethics and moral philosophy. His works, such as "The Essence of Christianity," explored the relationship between religion and morality and had a lasting impact on theological discourse.

In the 19th century, the name KEPPLE gained prominence in the United States as German immigrants settled in various parts of the country. One notable American with this surname was William Kepple (1828-1910), a Union Army officer who served with distinction during the American Civil War and later became a prominent businessman and philanthropist in the state of Pennsylvania.

Throughout its history, the surname KEPPLE has been associated with various professions and walks of life, including religious leaders, scholars, military personnel, and entrepreneurs. While the name may have originated in a specific region of Germany, its bearers have contributed to the cultural, intellectual, and economic fabric of societies around the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kepple

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

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

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