Explore the Family Name Depa
The meaning of Depa
Polish: possibly an occupational name for a weaver, from the dialect term depaki ‘treadles in a weaver’s loom’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Henryk, Jozefa, Krystyna, Ryszard.
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How common is the last name Depa in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Depa has experienced a slight decline in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Depa ranked 55,732 in terms of overall surname frequency in the United States, and by 2010, it slipped to a rank of 55,841. However, the count (number of individuals with the surname) increased marginally from 344 in 2000 to 367 in 2010, showing a growth of approximately 6.69%. Despite this increase, the proportion of individuals with the surname Depa per 100,000 decreased by 7.69%, indicating that the surname became less common relative to the total U.S. population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,732 | #55,841 | -0.2% |
| Count | 344 | 367 | 6.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Depa
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some interesting changes between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of people with the Depa surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw a significant increase, jumping from 2.03% to 7.63%. However, representation among those identifying as two or more ethnicities fell to zero. The majority of individuals with the Depa surname identify as White, although the percentage decreased slightly from 91.86% in 2000 to 86.65% in 2010. There was a minor decrease in the Hispanic representation while Black representation increased to 1.63% in 2010, from zero in 2000. No change was observed for those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.86% | 86.65% | -5.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.03% | 7.63% | 275.86% |
| Hispanic | 3.2% | 2.72% | -15% |
| Black | 0% | 1.63% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.74% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |