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

Lepiz, 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 Lepiz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lepiz in America

Lepiz is the 101737th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lepiz surname appeared 177 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 Lepiz.

The history of the last name Lepiz

The surname LEPIZ originated in Spain during the medieval period, likely derived from the Spanish word "lepiz" meaning "graphite" or "pencil." The name may have been initially associated with individuals involved in the production or trade of graphite or related materials.

The earliest known record of the name dates back to the 14th century, appearing in a document from the region of Aragon. This suggests that the LEPIZ family may have had its roots in the northeastern part of Spain, near the Pyrenees mountains.

One notable bearer of the LEPIZ surname was Juan LEPIZ, a merchant from Valencia who lived in the late 15th century. He was known for his involvement in the lucrative trade of spices and textiles between Spain and the Middle East.

In the 16th century, the LEPIZ name appeared in several historical records from the city of Seville, indicating the family's presence in the southern region of Andalusia. Pedro LEPIZ, born in 1522, was a respected lawyer and legal adviser to the Spanish Crown during the reign of Philip II.

As the Spanish Empire expanded its influence across the Americas, some members of the LEPIZ family ventured to the New World in search of opportunities. One such individual was Diego LEPIZ, born in 1587 in Seville, who later became a prominent landowner and cattle rancher in the territory of Nueva España (present-day Mexico).

The LEPIZ surname also found its way to the Philippines during the Spanish colonization of the islands. Francisco LEPIZ, born in 1645 in Madrid, was a Spanish naval officer who played a significant role in the defense of Manila against Dutch and British attacks in the late 17th century.

Another notable figure was María LEPIZ, a Spanish poet born in Granada in 1712. Her works, which often explored themes of love and spirituality, earned her recognition among literary circles of her time.

As the LEPIZ family continued to spread across different regions, variations in spelling and pronunciation emerged, including Lepiz, Lepitz, and Lepitza. However, the core meaning and significance of the name remained rooted in its Spanish origins and association with graphite or pencil-related trades.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lepiz

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

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 Lepiz 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.

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

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