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

Neppl, 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 Neppl surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Neppl in America

Neppl is the 49723rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Neppl surname appeared 422 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 Neppl.

We can also compare 2010 data for Neppl 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 Neppl

The surname NEPPL is of German origin, believed to have originated in the late 15th century or early 16th century in the region of Bavaria, Germany. It is likely derived from the Old German word "nepful," which referred to a small valley or depression in the landscape. This suggests that the name may have initially been used as a descriptive term for someone who lived near or in a small valley.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the NEPPL surname can be found in the town records of Augsburg, Bavaria, dating back to the late 16th century. These records mention a certain Johann Neppl, a farmer who lived in the village of Lechhausen near Augsburg. Another early reference is found in the church records of the town of Landshut, where a Hans Neppl is listed as a baker in the year 1612.

In the 17th century, the name appears to have spread to other regions of Germany, with records showing a Michael Neppl born in Nuremberg in 1638 and a Johannes Neppl, a blacksmith, living in the town of Erfurt in the 1670s. The name also made its way to Austria, with a notable figure being Anton Neppl, a renowned architect from Vienna who lived from 1711 to 1782 and designed several churches and palaces in the Baroque style.

As the centuries progressed, the NEPPL surname continued to be found across various parts of Germany and Austria. One noteworthy individual was Karl Neppl, a German artist born in Munich in 1874, known for his landscape paintings and etchings. Another was Gustav Neppl, an Austrian composer and music teacher who lived from 1857 to 1932 and composed numerous works for piano and chamber ensembles.

In more recent history, the NEPPL surname has also been associated with notable figures such as Hans Neppl, a German World War II pilot who served in the Luftwaffe and was awarded the Knight's Cross for his bravery in combat, and Erwin Neppl, an Austrian mountaineer and explorer who led several expeditions to the Himalayas and other mountain ranges in the 20th century.

While the origins of the NEPPL surname can be traced back to Bavaria, over time it has become a name found throughout Germany, Austria, and other parts of Europe, carried by individuals from various walks of life, from farmers and craftsmen to artists, musicians, and explorers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Neppl

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

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

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