Lepinski last name popularity, history, and meaning

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

Meaning of Lepinski

Polish surname denoting a person from Lepin, or derived from a nickname based on the word lipa (linden tree).

Lepinski, 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 Lepinski surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lepinski in America

Lepinski is the 58876th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lepinski surname appeared 344 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 Lepinski.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lepinski 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.

2010 2000 Change (%)
Rank 58876 53782 9.04%
Count 344 360 -4.55%
Proportion per 100k 0.12 0.13 -8.00%

The history of the last name Lepinski

The surname Lepinski is of Polish origin, derived from the root word "lep," which means "lime tree" or "linden tree." It likely originated in the late Middle Ages or early Renaissance period, possibly as a descriptive name for someone who lived near a lime tree or a place with an abundance of these trees.

This surname is believed to have originated in the regions of Silesia and Greater Poland, areas with historical ties to both Poland and Germany. Early records show variations in the spelling, including Lepinsky, Lepinska, and Lepinski, reflecting the regional dialects and linguistic influences.

One of the earliest documented references to the name Lepinski can be found in the church records of the village of Strzegom, located in Lower Silesia, dating back to the late 16th century. These records mention a family with the surname Lepinski residing in the area.

In the 17th century, the Lepinski name appears in various historical documents from the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, indicating the spread of the name beyond its initial regions of origin. One notable figure from this period was Jan Lepinski (1628-1702), a Polish nobleman and landowner who played a significant role in local politics and administration.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, the Lepinski surname gained broader recognition, with several individuals of note bearing this name. Franciszek Lepinski (1767-1837) was a Polish military officer who fought in the Napoleonic Wars and later served as a general in the Polish Army. Another notable figure was Maria Lepinski (1819-1892), a renowned Polish opera singer who performed in major opera houses across Europe.

In the 20th century, the name Lepinski continued to be present in various fields. Antoni Lepinski (1904-1981) was a Polish-born architect who worked in the United States and designed several notable buildings in New York City. Wladyslaw Lepinski (1924-2007) was a Polish mathematician and professor who made significant contributions to the field of functional analysis.

While the Lepinski surname originated in Poland, over time it has spread to other parts of Europe and beyond, carried by individuals and families who migrated or settled in different regions. However, its roots can be traced back to the lime tree, a symbol of resilience and endurance, reflecting the enduring legacy of this Polish surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lepinski

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

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 Lepinski was:

Race/Ethnicity Percentage Total Occurrences
Non-Hispanic White Only 95.64% 329
Non-Hispanic Black Only (S)% (S)
Non-Hispanic Asian and Pacific Islander Only (S)% (S)
Non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaskan Native 0.00% 0
Non-Hispanic of Two or More Races (S)% (S)
Hispanic Origin 2.03% 7

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 Lepinski has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

2010 2000 Change (%)
White 95.64% 96.94% -1.35%
Black (S)% (S)% (S)%
Asian and Pacific Islander (S)% (S)% (S)%
American Indian and Alaskan Native 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
Two or More Races (S)% (S)% (S)%
Hispanic 2.03% (S)% (S)%

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

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