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

Piepmeier, 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 Piepmeier surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Piepmeier in America

Piepmeier is the 91625th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Piepmeier surname appeared 201 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 Piepmeier.

We can also compare 2010 data for Piepmeier 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 Piepmeier

The surname Piepmeier is of German origin, with its roots tracing back to the 16th century in the region of Bavaria. The name is derived from the Middle High German words "piepen" meaning "to peep" or "to chirp," and "meier" referring to a steward or overseer of a farm or estate. It is believed that the name Piepmeier was initially given as a descriptive nickname to someone who had a high-pitched voice or a bird-like manner of speaking.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Piepmeier can be found in the Bavarian town of Augsburg, where a "Johannes Piepmeier" was mentioned in a church registry dated 1572. The name also appears in various historical documents from surrounding towns and villages, indicating its prevalence in the region.

In the 17th century, a prominent figure bearing the name Piepmeier was Hans Piepmeier (1623-1688), a respected craftsman and woodcarver who contributed to the decoration of several churches and monasteries in Bavaria. His intricate woodcarvings can still be admired in some of these historic buildings today.

During the 18th century, the Piepmeier family seemed to have spread beyond Bavaria, with records showing individuals with this surname residing in other parts of Germany, as well as in neighboring countries like Austria and Switzerland. One notable Piepmeier from this period was Katharina Piepmeier (1745-1812), a renowned herbalist and healer in the village of Oberammergau, whose expertise in traditional medicine was sought after by many.

As the 19th century dawned, the Piepmeier name continued to disperse across Europe, with some members of the family emigrating to other parts of the world, including North America. One such individual was Johann Piepmeier (1802-1879), who settled in Pennsylvania, USA, and became a successful farmer and landowner.

Another notable figure from the 19th century was Wilhelm Piepmeier (1829-1901), a German philosopher and educator who taught at several universities in Germany and authored several influential works on ethics and moral philosophy.

Throughout its long history, the surname Piepmeier has been associated with various professions and walks of life, from skilled artisans and tradesmen to scholars and academics. While its origins can be traced back to a humble nickname, the name has since gained a rich tapestry of stories and individuals who have contributed to its legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Piepmeier

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

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

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