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Early Origins of the Yepez family

The surname Yepez was first found in Oldenburg in Lower Saxony where the name Jepp was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power.

Early History of the Yepez family

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Yepez Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Jepp, Jeppema, Jeepma, Chepp, Chep, Cheppa, Yep, Yek, Yepes, Jappa, Jappin, Jabbe, Jabeek, Jabach and many more.

Early Notables of the Yepez family

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Yepez Ranking

In the United States, the name Yepez is the 9,069th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1


United States Yepez migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Yepez Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Eduardo Yepez, aged 29, who arrived in America, in 1893
  • Mrs. Eduardo Yepez, aged 18, who arrived in America, in 1893
Yepez Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Eliseo Yepez, aged 60, who arrived in America from Girardo, Colombia, in 1922
  • Clotilda Yepez, aged 55, who arrived in America from Girardo, Colombia, in 1922
  • Soledad Yepez, aged 24, who arrived in America from Girardo, Colombia, in 1922
  • Jorge Yepez, aged 18, who arrived in America, in 1924
  • Rafael Yepez, aged 21, who arrived in America from Santiago, Chile, in 1924

Contemporary Notables of the name Yepez (post 1700) +

  • Argenis Antonio Salazar Yepez (b. 1961), Venezuelan former Major League Baseball shortstop
  • Ney Yépez Cortés (b. 1968), Ecuadorian writer, journalist, poet and songwriter
  • Enrique Espín Yépez (1926-1997), Ecuadorean composer and violinist
  • Trotzky Augusto Yepez Obando (1940-2010), Ecuadorian chess player, brother of Olavo Yépez Obando
  • Olavo Yépez Obando (1937-1969), Ecuadorian chess master, awarded the International Master title in 1969


  1. "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/


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