Explore the Family Name Bapst
The meaning of Bapst
German: variant of Pabst.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bapst in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bapst has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Bapst ranked 64,186 in the United States, but by 2010 it had slipped to 70,833, which is a decrease of 10.36%. During the same period, the count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 290 to 276, marking a 4.83% reduction. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 18.18%, falling from 0.11 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,186 | #70,833 | -10.36% |
| Count | 290 | 276 | -4.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bapst
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals bearing the Bapst surname identified as White. In 2000, about 96.55% of Bapsts were White, and this figure increased modestly to 98.19% in 2010, indicating a 1.70% rise. There were no recorded instances of the Bapst surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, those identifying as two or more races, Hispanics, Blacks, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.55% | 98.19% | 1.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |