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

Leppert, 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 Leppert surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Leppert in America

Leppert is the 14656th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Leppert surname appeared 2,030 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Leppert.

We can also compare 2010 data for Leppert 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 Leppert

The surname Leppert is of German origin, with its roots traced back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated from the Bavarian region of Germany, where the name was derived from the Old German word "lep," meaning "lip" or "lipped."

This surname was likely initially used as a descriptive nickname for someone with distinctive lips or as a reference to a person's occupation, such as a potter or a maker of lip-shaped vessels. The earliest recorded instances of the name Leppert can be found in various German historical records from the 13th and 14th centuries.

One notable early reference to the name Leppert appears in the Nuremberg Chronicles, a lavishly illustrated world history book published in 1493. This historical work includes a mention of a certain Hans Leppert, who was a prominent merchant and citizen of the city of Nuremberg during the late 15th century.

In the 16th century, the name Leppert gained recognition through the works of the German humanist and scholar, Johann Leppert (1494-1556). Born in Strasbourg, Leppert was a renowned philologist and professor of Greek at the University of Basel. His contributions to the study of classical literature and languages earned him a lasting reputation among scholars of his time.

Another notable figure associated with the surname Leppert was Johann Adam Leppert (1673-1746), a German architect and builder from Bamberg. He was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings in the Baroque style, including the Prince-Bishops' Residenz in Würzburg, which is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

In the 19th century, the name Leppert gained further prominence through the accomplishments of Karl Leppert (1804-1865), a German painter and lithographer known for his landscapes and architectural works. His detailed and realistic depictions of German cityscapes and landmarks were highly acclaimed during his lifetime.

Throughout its history, the surname Leppert has also been associated with various place names and alternative spellings. For instance, the town of Leppersdorf in Bavaria is believed to have derived its name from the surname Leppert, suggesting that the name may have originated in that region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Leppert

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

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

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