Explore the Family Name Aparo

The meaning of Aparo

Italian (Sicily): occupational name from Sicilian dialect aparu ‘beekeeper’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Sal, Angelo, Santo, Carmelo, Giuseppe, Paolo.

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How common is the last name Aparo in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Aparo's popularity increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 80,216th most popular surname, but in 2010, it improved to the 69,793rd position, a notable increase of almost 13%. Furthermore, the count of individuals bearing the surname also rose from 220 in 2000 to 281 in 2010, indicating an upward trend of around 27.73%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100k has also grown by 25% during that decade.

20002010Change
Rank#80,216#69,79312.99%
Count22028127.73%
Proportion per 100k0.080.125%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Aparo

When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a substantial shift in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Aparo between 2000 and 2010. While the surname was predominantly White in 2000, with around 95.91% identifying as such, this proportion dropped to 88.26% in 2010. At the same time, the Hispanic representation among those bearing the surname Aparo significantly increased from about 4.09% to 9.61%, marking an impressive growth of approximately 135%. No changes were recorded for other ethnicities including Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native during this period.

20002010Change
White95.91%88.26%-7.98%
Hispanic4.09%9.61%134.96%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%