Explore the Family Name Apt
The meaning of Apt
1. German: variant of Abt. 2. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): habitational name from Apt, the Yiddish name of Opatów in Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship, Poland. The placename (in German, Yiddish, and Polish) is from a root meaning ‘abbot’, the place having been named for the local abbey. Compare Abt.
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How common is the last name Apt in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Apt" has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked as the 36,999th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 41,100th spot, reflecting an 11.08% decline. The total count of people with this surname also fell from 568 in 2000 to 530 in 2010, a drop of 6.69%. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 14.29%, from 0.21 in 2000 to 0.18 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,999 | #41,100 | -11.08% |
| Count | 568 | 530 | -6.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.18 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Apt
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Apt", continuing to draw from the Decennial U.S. Census, there were no significant changes observed between 2000 and 2010. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black during both years. However, there were slight increases among those identifying as Two or more races (from 0.88% to 0.94%), Hispanic (from 1.76% to 2.26%), and American Indian and Alaskan Native (from 2.82% to 3.40%). Conversely, there was a marginal decrease in those identifying as White, from 93.66% in 2000 to 92.64% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.66% | 92.64% | -1.09% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.82% | 3.4% | 20.57% |
| Hispanic | 1.76% | 2.26% | 28.41% |
| Two or More Races | 0.88% | 0.94% | 6.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |