Explore the Family Name Drop
The meaning of Drop
German (Lower Saxony) and Dutch (of German origin): topographic name derived from the field name Dröper probably denoting a wet land (compare German Tropfen ‘drop’). The surname originates from Osnabrück, Germany.
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How common is the last name Drop in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Drop" has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the Drop surname was ranked 50,468th in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had fallen to the 55,619th position, marking a decrease of 10.21%. Similarly, the number of individuals with this surname also fell from 389 in 2000 to 369 in 2010, indicating a decline of 5.14%. The proportion per 100,000 people also dropped by 7.14% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,468 | #55,619 | -10.21% |
| Count | 389 | 369 | -5.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Drop
As for ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the Drop surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease of 1.42% in this group between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Drops identifying as Hispanic increased by 29% over the same decade. Meanwhile, the Black community saw an introduction of the Drop surname in 2010, which wasn't present in 2000. There were no changes reported for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.12% | 93.77% | -1.42% |
| Hispanic | 2.31% | 2.98% | 29% |
| Black | 0% | 1.9% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |