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

Rzeppa, 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 Rzeppa surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rzeppa in America

Rzeppa is the 120901st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rzeppa surname appeared 143 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 Rzeppa.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rzeppa 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 Rzeppa

The surname RZEPPA is of Polish origin, originating in the late 15th or early 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Polish word "rzepa," meaning "turnip." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who grew or sold turnips, or perhaps lived near a field where turnips were cultivated.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the RZEPPA surname can be found in a 16th-century document from the town of Krakow, where a merchant named Jan RZEPPA is mentioned. Another early reference is found in the records of the village of Rzepiennik Biskupi, where a family with the surname RZEPPA is documented as residing in the late 17th century.

Throughout history, the RZEPPA surname has been subject to various spelling variations, including Rzepa, Rzepka, and Rzepski. These variations likely emerged due to regional dialects and the inconsistent nature of record-keeping in earlier times.

Notable individuals with the RZEPPA surname include:

1. Stanislaw RZEPPA (1737-1809), a Polish military officer who fought in the Kościuszko Uprising against Russian occupation.
2. Andrzej RZEPPA (1825-1894), a Polish painter and illustrator known for his depictions of rural life and landscapes.
3. Maria RZEPPA (1878-1942), a Polish writer and activist who advocated for women's rights and education.
4. Józef RZEPPA (1899-1976), a Polish engineer and inventor who patented several innovative designs for agricultural machinery.
5. Henryk RZEPPA (1920-2005), a Polish-born American artist and sculptor renowned for his abstract works in metal and stone.

While the RZEPPA surname is not as common as some other Polish surnames, it has a rich history that can be traced back to its agricultural roots in the 16th century. The name has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including military figures, artists, writers, and inventors, contributing to the cultural fabric of Poland and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rzeppa

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

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

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