Explore the Family Name Lap
The meaning of Lap
1. Dutch: occupational name for a cobbler. 2. Slovenian: nickname for a talkative person, from lapati ‘to babble’, or a topographic name from dialect lap ‘abyss’. Compare Lapp 4.
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How common is the last name Lap in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Lap has seen a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, the surname was ranked 129,619 and by 2010, it had dropped to 146,201, indicating a change of -12.79%. The count also decreased during this period, falling from 121 in 2000 to 113 in 2010, a -6.61% change. However, its proportion per 100,000 people remained the same at 0.04.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #129,619 | #146,201 | -12.79% |
| Count | 121 | 113 | -6.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lap
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Lap. The data shows a decrease in the percentage of individuals with Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity holding this surname, dropping from 40.50% in 2000 to 37.17% in 2010. On the other hand, there was an increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as White, which rose from 52.89% in 2000 to 59.29% in 2010. There were no changes reported for those identifying with two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 52.89% | 59.29% | 12.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 40.5% | 37.17% | -8.22% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |