Explore the Family Name Chappa
The meaning of Chappa
Hispanic: probably an altered form of Italian Ciappa. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Alphonso, Angelita, Chino, Edelmira, Jose Luis, Tomas.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Chappa in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Chappa" has noticeably risen between 2000 and 2010. In terms of ranking, it moved from the 56,687th most common surname in the year 2000 to the 50,106th by 2010 – an increase of 11.61%. The number of individuals with this surname also climbed from 337 in 2000 to 418 in 2010, marking a notable growth rate of 24.04%. Proportionally speaking, the occurrence per 100,000 people increased from 0.12 to 0.14 during this ten-year period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,687 | #50,106 | 11.61% |
| Count | 337 | 418 | 24.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.14 | 16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chappa
Examining the ethnic identity associated with the Chappa surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that there were several shifts from 2000 to 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander slightly increased from 2.08% to 2.39%. The most significant change was seen in those who identify with two or more races, which rose from 0% in 2000 to 1.44% in 2010. Meanwhile, the proportion identifying as White decreased marginally from 55.19% to 51.44%. The Hispanic segment experienced a moderate increase, going from 41.84% to 44.26%. During both census years, no individuals with the Chappa surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 55.19% | 51.44% | -6.79% |
| Hispanic | 41.84% | 44.26% | 5.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.08% | 2.39% | 14.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.44% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |