Explore the Family Name Apostol
How common is the last name Apostol in the United States?
The surname Apostol showed a notable increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010 based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, Apostol ranked 20,831 in popularity and rose to 18,177 by 2010, marking a change of 12.74 percent. The count for individuals with the Apostol surname also increased during this period from 1,178 to 1,531 – a rise of approximately 30 percent. Consequently, the proportion of Apostols per 100k people grew from 0.44 to 0.52, an increase of over 18 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,831 | #18,177 | 12.74% |
| Count | 1,178 | 1,531 | 29.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.44 | 0.52 | 18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Apostol
In terms of ethnicity, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander held the majority among those with the Apostol surname in both 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census figures. This group saw a slight increase from 59.34 percent to 61.85 percent. Those identifying with two or more races also experienced a significant rise, jumping from 2.89 percent to 4.77 percent. Conversely, the percentage of individuals identifying as White fell from 33.36 percent to 27.69 percent. The Hispanic representation also noted a substantial growth of 35.10 percent, while the percentages of those identifying as Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 59.34% | 61.85% | 4.23% |
| White | 33.36% | 27.69% | -17% |
| Hispanic | 4.16% | 5.62% | 35.1% |
| Two or More Races | 2.89% | 4.77% | 65.05% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |