Explore the Family Name Dropp
The meaning of Dropp
German: variant of Drop and Tropp.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dropp in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the Dropp surname saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked at 81,100 but fell to 92,358 by 2010, marking a decline of 13.88%. The count of individuals with this surname followed a similar trend, dropping from 217 to 199 over the decade, which is an 8.29% decrease. The proportion per 100k also decreased by 12.5%, going down from 0.08 to 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #81,100 | #92,358 | -13.88% |
| Count | 217 | 199 | -8.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dropp
In terms of ethnicity, Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Dropp surname identify as White. In 2000, this was at 98.16%, although the figure dropped slightly to 94.97% by 2010. There was no change recorded over this period for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities, with all remaining at 0%. However, those identifying as Hispanic appeared in 2010 at 3.02%, which was not previously recorded in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.16% | 94.97% | -3.25% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.02% | 0% |
| 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% |