Explore the Family Name Chapp
The meaning of Chapp
English (of Norman origin): from Old French chape ‘cope; cloak or mantle’, thus a metonymic occupational name for a maker or seller of such garments, or possibly a nickname for someone who habitually wore a distinctive cloak.
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How common is the last name Chapp in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Chapp has experienced a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of this surname dropped by 16.04%, moving from 49,671 in 2000 to 57,639 in 2010. Similarly, the count of people with this last name also fell by 11.08% from 397 individuals in 2000 to 353 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of individuals bearing this surname per 100,000 people witnessed a decline of 20.0% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,671 | #57,639 | -16.04% |
| Count | 397 | 353 | -11.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.12 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chapp
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Chapp identify as White, with an increase from 93.20% in 2000 to 97.17% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic showed a decrease, going from 5.29% in 2000 to zero in 2010. For other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, there was no change or representation during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.2% | 97.17% | 4.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 5.29% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |