Explore the Family Name Del Papa
The meaning of Del Papa
Italian: literally ‘of or belonging to the priest or pope’ (see Papa), hence a name denoting someone in the service of a priest or a patronymic from the nickname. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Domenic, Giovanni, Rocco.
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How common is the last name Del Papa in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Del Papa has seen an increase in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked the 77,472nd most popular surname, but by 2010 it had climbed to 71,886th place, a change of 7.21 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 230 in 2000 to 271 in 2010, signifying an increase of 17.83 percent. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remains at 0.09 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #77,472 | #71,886 | 7.21% |
| Count | 230 | 271 | 17.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Del Papa
The ethnicity breakdown associated with the surname Del Papa, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, shows that the majority of bearers of this name identify as White, although there was a slight decrease from 92.61 percent in 2000 to 90.04 percent in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase during the same period, growing from 5.65 percent in 2000 to 9.23 percent in 2010, a change of 63.36 percent. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.61% | 90.04% | -2.78% |
| Hispanic | 5.65% | 9.23% | 63.36% |
| 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% |