Explore the Family Name D’aprile
The meaning of D’aprile
Italian: patronymic from the personal name Aprile. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Vito, Rocco, Carmelo, Cesidio, Cosmo.
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How common is the last name D’aprile in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname D'Aprile has seen a rise in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. The surname's rank improved from 54,880 in the year 2000 to 51,066 in 2010, marking an approximate 7% increase. The count of individuals with this surname also saw an uptick from 351 to 408 during the same period, a growth of over 16%. The proportion of D’Aprile per 100,000 people also increased by almost 8%, reflecting the growing prevalence of the name across the nation.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,880 | #51,066 | 6.95% |
| Count | 351 | 408 | 16.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.14 | 7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name D’aprile
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname D'Aprile identify as White, with percentages increasing slightly from 94.59% in 2000 to 95.10% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic rose significantly by nearly 36% from 1.99% to 2.70%. Individuals of Asian or Pacific Islander descent who carry the D'Aprile surname dropped to 0% in 2010 from 1.42% in 2000. The census recorded no changes in Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native populations carrying this surname between the two census periods, with both remaining at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.59% | 95.1% | 0.54% |
| Hispanic | 1.99% | 2.7% | 35.68% |
| Two or More Races | 1.71% | 1.72% | 0.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.42% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |