Explore the Family Name Dapper
The meaning of Dapper
Dutch and North German: nickname from dapper ‘brave, gallant’.
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How common is the last name Dapper in the United States?
The surname Dapper saw a decrease in its popularity between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, Dapper was ranked 43,708th most common surname nationwide but by 2010 it had fallen to the 51,066th position, marking a decline of 16.83%. The number of people carrying this surname also decreased during this decade from 465 in 2000 to 408 in 2010, representing a drop of 12.26%. Thus, the proportion of individuals with the Dapper surname per 100,000 people went down by 17.65%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,708 | #51,066 | -16.83% |
| Count | 465 | 408 | -12.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.14 | -17.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dapper
As for the ethnic identity associated with the Dapper surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority identify as White. In 2000, 97.20% of those with the surname identified as White, but this percentage fell slightly to 94.61% by 2010. The decade also saw a small rise in individuals with the Dapper surname identifying as Hispanic and Black, both groups were unrepresented in 2000 but made up 1.72% and 1.47% respectively of the population with this surname in 2010. There were no recorded changes in the percentages of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.2% | 94.61% | -2.66% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.72% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 1.47% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |