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

Seprish, 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 Seprish surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Seprish in America

Seprish is the 121590th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Seprish surname appeared 142 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 Seprish.

We can also compare 2010 data for Seprish 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 Seprish

The surname SEPRISH originated in the region of Silesia, an area that was historically part of Poland but is now divided between modern-day Poland, Germany, and the Czech Republic. The name likely emerged in the 13th or 14th century, during a period of significant migration and settlement in the region.

One theory suggests that SEPRISH is derived from an Old Slavic word or phrase related to the concept of separation or division, potentially referring to a geographic boundary or a specific area where the family's ancestors settled. Another possibility is that the name evolved from a variation of the German word "Schreiber," meaning scribe or writer, suggesting that the family may have had a connection to the clergy or educated class.

The earliest known record of the SEPRISH surname dates back to the late 15th century, where it appears in a registry of land ownership in the town of Breslau, now known as Wrocław, Poland. This document lists a certain Johannes SEPRISH as the owner of a parcel of land within the city limits.

In the 16th century, a man named Jakob SEPRISH (1520-1587) gained recognition as a skilled metalworker and craftsman in the city of Krakow, Poland. His intricate works in bronze and iron were highly sought after by the local nobility and wealthy merchants of the time.

During the 17th century, the SEPRISH name can be found in various church records and municipal documents across Silesia, indicating that the family had established a presence in several towns and villages throughout the region.

One notable figure from this period was Margaretha SEPRISH (1642-1712), a renowned herbalist and healer who lived in the village of Görlitz, now part of modern-day Germany. Her knowledge of medicinal plants and traditional remedies was widely respected, and she was often consulted by individuals from neighboring communities.

In the late 18th century, a man named Johann SEPRISH (1768-1834) gained fame as a skilled woodcarver and furniture maker in the town of Opole, Poland. His ornately carved chairs, cabinets, and other pieces were highly prized by the local gentry and aristocracy.

As the SEPRISH family spread across Silesia and beyond, the name underwent various spelling variations, such as Seprich, Sepprich, and Seprysch, reflecting regional dialects and variations in record-keeping practices.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Seprish

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

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

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