Peppard
A locational surname derived from a place name associated with peppers or pepper crops.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 960 Americans carry the last name Peppard. That puts it at #29,041 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.28 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 357,036 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Peppard surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, 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
960
1 in 357,036
Census rank
#29,041
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.3
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
817
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 817 bearers of the surname Peppard in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.28 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 29041st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Peppard, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.8%) and Two or More Races (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Peppard
The surname Peppard is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. The name is thought to be derived from an Old English place name, possibly referring to a farm or settlement located near a pepper plant or where pepper was cultivated.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire, a survey conducted in the late 13th century. The entry "Simon de Peppard" is listed as a resident of the village of Babraham in 1279.
In the Domesday Book, a record of landholdings compiled in 1086 for William the Conqueror, there are several references to places with similar names, such as "Pipardesperie" (now Peppard in Oxfordshire) and "Pipringeworde" (now Pipworth in Sussex). These place names may have contributed to the development of the surname Peppard.
During the 14th century, variations of the name appeared in various records, including "Peppard," "Pepperde," and "Pepperde de Babraham." This suggests that the name was associated with the village of Babraham and may have originated as a descriptive surname for someone who lived near or worked with pepper plants.
Notable individuals with the surname Peppard throughout history include:
1. Sir William Peppard (c. 1330-1394), an English politician and member of Parliament for Hampshire during the reign of Richard II.
2. John Peppard (c. 1480-1542), an English landowner and involved in the Dissolution of the Monasteries under Henry VIII.
3. Elizabeth Peppard (c. 1575-1640), an English woman accused of witchcraft and subsequently tried and hanged in Reading, Berkshire.
4. Thomas Peppard (1670-1737), an English architect who designed several notable buildings in London, including the Foundling Hospital.
5. Charles Peppard (1845-1912), a British entrepreneur and industrialist who founded the Peppard Wagon Company in Birmingham, a manufacturer of horse-drawn carriages and wagons.
The surname Peppard has maintained a presence in various parts of England throughout the centuries, particularly in the southern counties, and has also been carried to other parts of the world through emigration.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Peppard
Among Census respondents with the surname Peppard, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.8%) and Two or More Races (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Peppard bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 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.
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 Peppard surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.6%
- Hispanic or Latino3.8%
- Two or more races0.9%
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.7%
Year on year
2010 vs 2010 Census
How has the Peppard surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2010 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,041 | #29,041 | 0.0% |
| Count | 817 | 817 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.28 | 0.28 | 0.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2010 Census, the number of Peppard bearers went from 817 to 817 (+0.0% change). The surname held its position in the national ranking, going from #29,041 to #29,041.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Peppard
FAQ
Peppard surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Peppard?
The surname Peppard holds position #29,041 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 960 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.28 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Peppard surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Peppard, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.8%) and Two or More Races (0.9%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.