2000
#132,259
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Lepik
A surname of Estonian origin meaning "alder tree" or "alder grove".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 114 Americans carry the last name Lepik. That puts it at #156,005 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 3,006,617 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Lepik surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
114
1 in 3,006,617
Census rank
#156,005
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
99
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 99 bearers of the surname Lepik in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 156005th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Lepik, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.1%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lepik
Among Census respondents with the surname Lepik, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.1%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Lepik bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Lepik surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.9% · 89
- Hispanic or Latino9.1% · 9
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Lepik
Lepik appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#140,157
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
+1 bearers (+0.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 7,898 places
2020
#156,005
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 99
-20 bearers (-16.8%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 15,848 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #132,259 | 118 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #140,157 | 119 | 0.04 | +1 bearers (+0.8%) | Down 7,898 places |
| 2020 | #156,005 | 99 | 0.03 | -20 bearers (-16.8%) | Down 15,848 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Lepik surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #140,157 | #156,005 | -11.3% |
| Count | 119 | 99 | -16.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -17.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Lepik bearers went from 119 to 99 (-16.8% change). The surname moved down 15,848 positions in the national ranking, going from #140,157 to #156,005.
FAQ
Lepik surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Lepik?
Name Census estimates that about 114 living Americans carry the surname Lepik. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 3,006,617 residents.
How common is Lepik?
Lepik ranks #156,005 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 99 people with the surname Lepik. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (114), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Lepik.
Has Lepik become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Lepik went from 119 recorded bearers to 99. That is a decrease of 20 (-16.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #140,157 to #156,005.
What does the Census say about the background of Lepik?
Among Census respondents with the surname Lepik, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.1%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.0%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Lepik in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.9% (89 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Lepik appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.9%), Hispanic (9.1%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Lepik (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Lepik mean?
A surname of Estonian origin meaning "alder tree" or "alder grove". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Lepik (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Lepik?
You can see how many people are called Lepik on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.