Explore the Family Name Ciappa
The meaning of Ciappa
Italian (Sicily): habitational name from the placename Ciappa, from ciappa ‘stone slab’.
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How common is the last name Ciappa in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ciappa has seen a significant increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, this surname was ranked at 132,259 and had a count of 118. By 2010, it climbed the ranks to 117,480, marking an 11.17% change. The count also increased by 25.42%, reaching a total of 148. This growth is further reflected in the proportion per 100k which rose by 25% during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #132,259 | #117,480 | 11.17% |
| Count | 118 | 148 | 25.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.04 | 0.05 | 25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ciappa
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. Individuals identifying as White make up the majority of those with the surname Ciappa, though their percentage decreased slightly from 94.07% in 2000 to 91.89% in 2010. The Hispanic representation also saw a minor decrease of 4.48%. Interestingly, there was no recorded representation for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census years. The only new ethnic identity that emerged in 2010 was 'Two or more races', accounting for 3.38% of individuals with this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.07% | 91.89% | -2.32% |
| Hispanic | 4.24% | 4.05% | -4.48% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.38% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |