2010
#156,044
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Triepke
An Americanized spelling of a German surname denoting someone from a particular place.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 120 Americans carry the last name Triepke. That puts it at #152,989 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,856,286 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Triepke surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, 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
120
1 in 2,856,286
Census rank
#152,989
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
105
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 105 bearers of the surname Triepke in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152989th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Triepke, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.9%) and Black (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Triepke
The surname TRIEPKE is believed to have originated in Germany, with its roots tracing back to the medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. It is thought to be derived from an old Germanic word, potentially related to the word "trip" or "tripp," which could suggest a connection to a place name or an occupation involving travel or movement.
The earliest known references to the name can be found in various historical records from the German states, such as church registers, tax rolls, and local chronicles. One notable mention is in the Heidelberg Codex, a collection of legal documents from the late 15th century, where the name TRIEPKE is listed among the citizens of a small town in the Rhineland region.
In the 16th century, there are records of a TRIEPKE family residing in the town of Arnsberg, located in the present-day state of North Rhine-Westphalia. The family is believed to have been involved in the local textile trade, which was a prominent industry in the region at the time.
During the 17th and 18th centuries, the TRIEPKE name appeared in various parts of Germany, including Saxony, Bavaria, and Mecklenburg. One notable individual from this period was Johann TRIEPKE (1652-1718), a Lutheran theologian and author who served as a minister in the city of Leipzig.
The 19th century saw the spread of the TRIEPKE name beyond Germany, as some members of the family emigrated to other parts of Europe and even to the United States. One such individual was Wilhelm TRIEPKE (1802-1879), a Prussian-born architect who settled in New York City and designed several notable buildings, including the former Astor Opera House.
Another noteworthy figure from this era was Emilie TRIEPKE (1834-1901), a German author and educator who wrote several books on women's education and social issues. She was born in the town of Stettin, which is now part of Poland, and spent much of her life advocating for improved educational opportunities for girls and women.
In the 20th century, the TRIEPKE name continued to appear across various fields, including science, academia, and the arts. One example is Heinz TRIEPKE (1920-2008), a German physicist who made significant contributions to the study of nuclear fusion and plasma physics.
Despite its German origins, the surname TRIEPKE has now spread to various parts of the world, with descendants of the original families living in countries such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and beyond.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Triepke
Among Census respondents with the surname Triepke, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.9%) and Black (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Triepke bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 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.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
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 Triepke surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.2% · 100
- Two or more races2.9% · 3
- Black or African American1.0% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Triepke
Triepke appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#152,989
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
+1 bearers (+1.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 3,055 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #156,044 | 104 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #152,989 | 105 | 0.04 | +1 bearers (+1.0%) | Up 3,055 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Triepke surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #156,044 | #152,989 | 2.0% |
| Count | 104 | 105 | 1.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -12.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Triepke bearers went from 104 to 105 (+1.0% change). The surname moved up 3,055 positions in the national ranking, going from #156,044 to #152,989.
FAQ
Triepke surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Triepke?
Name Census estimates that about 120 living Americans carry the surname Triepke. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,856,286 residents.
How common is Triepke?
Triepke ranks #152,989 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 105 people with the surname Triepke. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (120), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Triepke.
Has Triepke become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Triepke went from 104 recorded bearers to 105. That is an increase of 1 (+1.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #156,044 to #152,989.
What does the Census say about the background of Triepke?
Among Census respondents with the surname Triepke, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.9%) and Black (1.0%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Triepke in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.2% (100 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Triepke appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.2%), Two or More Races (2.9%), Black (1.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Triepke (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Triepke mean?
An Americanized spelling of a German surname denoting someone from a particular place. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Triepke (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Triepke?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.