Explore the Family Name Claps
The meaning of Claps
Italian (Basilicata): 1. probably a variant of Crapis, a surname of Albanian origin. 2. alternatively, but less likely, of French origin, a habitational name from Les Claps, the name of several places in the south of France. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Vito, Rocco, Annalisa, Italia, Salvatore, Saverio.
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How common is the last name Claps in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Claps saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Claps ranked as the 50,572nd most popular surname and by 2010, it had dropped slightly to rank 54,418th. The number of individuals with this surname also decreased from 388 in 2000 to 379 in 2010, marking a modest decline of 2.32%. Similarly, the proportion of people named Claps per 100k population fell by 7.14% over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,572 | #54,418 | -7.6% |
| Count | 388 | 379 | -2.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Claps
When considering the ethnic identity breakdown of people with the surname Claps, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the overwhelming majority identified as White, at 94.07% in 2000 and 93.93% in 2010, indicating a negligible change of -0.15%. During this same period, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a decrease from 4.12% to 3.69%, a drop of 10.44%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.07% | 93.93% | -0.15% |
| Hispanic | 4.12% | 3.69% | -10.44% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |