Explore the Family Name Drapkin
The meaning of Drapkin
Jewish (from Belarus): variant of Drabkin. Some characteristic forenames: Russian Leonid, Aleksandr, Arkady, Igor, Semion. Jewish Emanuel, Faina, Meyer.
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How common is the last name Drapkin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Drapkin saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 61,376 in terms of commonality, but by 2010, it had dropped to 64,721, a change of -5.45%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname saw a minimal increase of 0.33%, with 306 people in 2000 growing to 307 in 2010. There was a small decrease in proportion per 100k people, moving from 0.11 to 0.1, a change of -9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,376 | #64,721 | -5.45% |
| Count | 306 | 307 | 0.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Drapkin
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Drapkin surname according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority identified as White both in 2000 and 2010, although there was a 2% decrease over the decade from 97.39% to 95.44%. The number of those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase, rising by 60.12% to reach 2.61% in 2010 from 1.63% in 2000. Other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native either remained at zero or were suppressed for privacy (S).
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.39% | 95.44% | -2% |
| Hispanic | 1.63% | 2.61% | 60.12% |
| 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% |