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

Yepsen, 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 Yepsen surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Yepsen in America

Yepsen is the 99845th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Yepsen surname appeared 181 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 Yepsen.

We can also compare 2010 data for Yepsen 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 Yepsen

The surname "Yepsen" can be traced back to Scandinavia, particularly Denmark, during the late Middle Ages. In Denmark, patronymic naming conventions were common, where surnames were derived from the father's first name. The surname likely originates from the given name Jep, a diminutive form of Jeppe, itself derived from the name Jacob. The "-sen" suffix means "son of," which was typical in Danish surnames, indicating "son of Jep."

Historical evidence of the surname can be found in various Danish parish registers from the 17th century. One early mention appears in the records of the town of Aarhus in the year 1638, where a Hans Yepsen is listed as a tenant farmer. This indicates that the name was already established within rural communities, likely passed down through several generations by this time.

Throughout the 18th century, the surname Yepsen appeared with variations such as Jepsen and Ipsen in different regions of Denmark. In the year 1745, a notable entry in the church registers of Copenhagen refers to a merchant named Niels Yepsen. The spelling variations do not significantly alter the pronunciation, but they reflect the transitional nature of spelling conventions before standardization.

Another significant figure with the surname is Søren Yepsen, born in 1780 in the vicinity of Aalborg. Søren became well-known within agricultural circles for his innovations in farming techniques. His records appear in various municipal documents, attesting to his influence and the respect he garnered during his lifetime.

In the 19th century, records show the spread of the Yepsen surname beyond Denmark. Notably, Frederik Yepsen, born in 1822, emigrated to the United States in 1850. He settled in the midwestern state of Iowa, where his descendants would later contribute to local politics and agriculture. Various documents, including land grants and census records from the 1860s, mention Frederik and his family.

Other notable bearers of the surname include Anna Yepsen, born in 1859 in Aarhus, who became a prominent figure in the Danish suffragette movement. Her letters and journals, archived in the Danish Royal Library, offer valuable insights into the fight for women's rights in Denmark during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

The surname also appeared in educational circles with Jens Yepsen, born in 1875, who was a respected educator and principal in Copenhagen. Jens's contributions to early childhood education are documented in various educational reforms and publications from the early 20th century.

Each of these figures highlights the diverse contributions of individuals with the surname Yepsen to society in different eras and locations. From its Scandinavian roots to its spread across continents, the surname carries a legacy intertwined with cultural and historical transformations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Yepsen

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

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

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