Explore the Family Name Drape
The meaning of Drape
1. English: nickname from Old French drap ‘cloth’, probably used for a draper. See Draper. 2. German (Lower Saxony): unexplained. This surname is rare in Germany. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Hans, Otto.
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How common is the last name Drape in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Drape' has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010, dropping by nearly 44% in rank from 82,344 to 118,185. The count of people with this surname also decreased by about 31%, from 213 to 147 individuals. Accordingly, the proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people shrank by 37.5%, from 0.08 to 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #82,344 | #118,185 | -43.53% |
| Count | 213 | 147 | -30.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.05 | -37.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Drape
As for ethnic identity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there were minor fluctuations among those with the Drape surname between 2000 and 2010. The percentages of Asian/Pacific Islander and Black individuals bearing this surname both experienced slight declines, with Asian/Pacific Islanders decreasing by 9.57% (from 3.76% to 3.4%) and Black individuals by 1.53% (from 11.74% to 11.56%). On the other hand, the percentage of White individuals with this surname rose slightly by 1.84%, from 82.16% to 83.67%. The data for those identifying as Two or More Races, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained static at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.16% | 83.67% | 1.84% |
| Black | 11.74% | 11.56% | -1.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.76% | 3.4% | -9.57% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |