Explore the Family Name Dapp
The meaning of Dapp
1. German: nickname for a clumsy person, from the South German dialect word dapp, depp ‘awkward, clumsy’. See also Depp. 2. English (Sussex): unexplained.
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How common is the last name Dapp in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Dapp has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 59,453 with a count of 318 occurrences, while in 2010, it moved up to rank 56,972 with the count increasing to 358. This represents a 4.17% improvement in rank and a 12.58% increase in occurrence. The proportion per 100,000 residents remained the same at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,453 | #56,972 | 4.17% |
| Count | 318 | 358 | 12.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dapp
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the vast majority of individuals with the surname Dapp identified as White, with a slight decrease from 98.11% in 2000 to 95.81% in 2010. There was no representation from Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either year. However, there was a new appearance of Hispanic representation in 2010 that was not present in 2000, accounting for 2.23% of the Dapps.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.11% | 95.81% | -2.34% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.23% | 0% |
| 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% |