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

Lepik, 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 Lepik surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lepik in America

Lepik is the 140157th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lepik surname appeared 119 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 Lepik.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lepik 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 Lepik

The surname Lepik has its origins in Estonia, a Baltic country in Northern Europe. It is believed to have emerged during the Middle Ages, likely derived from the Estonian word "lepp," which refers to the alder tree. The alder was a common tree found in the region and may have been associated with a particular location or occupation related to its cultivation or use.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lepik can be found in the Estonian Historical Archives, dating back to the 16th century. It appears in a document from 1547, referencing a landowner named Hans Lepik who owned a farm in the village of Mustvee, located in what is now Jõgeva County.

In the 17th century, the name Lepik was documented in the town of Pärnu, where a merchant named Jüri Lepik was listed as a member of the local guild. This suggests that the name had spread beyond rural areas and was also present in urban centers.

During the 18th century, the name Lepik gained further prominence with the birth of Johann Voldemar Lepik (1758-1826), a notable Estonian philologist and educator. He played a significant role in the development of the Estonian language and published several works on grammar and vocabulary.

Another prominent figure with the surname Lepik was Karl Lepik (1856-1920), a renowned Estonian artist and painter. He is best known for his landscapes and depictions of rural life in Estonia. His works are celebrated for their realism and attention to detail.

In the 20th century, Artur Lepik (1892-1978) was a respected Estonian architect who worked primarily in Tallinn. He is credited with designing several iconic buildings in the city, including the Estonia Theatre and the Sakala Center.

While the surname Lepik is predominantly found in Estonia, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and intermarriage. However, its deep roots and historical significance remain firmly tied to the Baltic region and the Estonian people.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lepik

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

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

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