Explore the Family Name Gapasin
The meaning of Gapasin
Filipino: occupational name from gapas ‘to reap (rice stalks) with a scythe or sickle’, a word found in various languages of the Philippines.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gapasin in the United States?
The surname Gapasin has seen an increase in popularity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, it ranked 75,466 in popularity, and by the year 2010, it had risen to rank 68,770, marking an improvement of 8.87%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 238 in 2000 to 286 in 2010, witnessing a substantial growth of 20.17%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Gapasin per 100,000 people also rose from 0.09 to 0.1 during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,466 | #68,770 | 8.87% |
| Count | 238 | 286 | 20.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.1 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gapasin
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Gapasin, the Decennial U.S. Census shows a majority identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander in both the years 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease from 81.51% to 80.77%. The number of Gapasins identifying with two or more races saw a significant increase of 66.67%, rising from 2.94% to 4.90%. The percentage of Gapasins who identify as White also increased from 5.04% to 6.29% by 2010. Meanwhile, there was a decrease in those identifying as Hispanic, from 9.66% to 8.04%. There were no changes in the proportions identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 81.51% | 80.77% | -0.91% |
| Hispanic | 9.66% | 8.04% | -16.77% |
| White | 5.04% | 6.29% | 24.8% |
| Two or More Races | 2.94% | 4.9% | 66.67% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |