Explore the Family Name Lapan
The meaning of Lapan
1. Altered form of French Lapalme. 2. In some cases also Slovenian: nickname for a talkative person, from lapan ‘babbler’. This surname is rare in Slovenia.
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How common is the last name Lapan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lapan has been increasing in popularity over time. In the year 2000, it was ranked as the 19,136th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had risen to the 17,202nd spot, marking a 10.11% increase in rank. In terms of absolute count, the number of individuals bearing the Lapan surname also grew from 1,314 in 2000 to 1,646 in 2010, which is a substantial 25.27% increase. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 population saw a 14.29% growth, moving up from 0.49 in 2000 to 0.56 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,136 | #17,202 | 10.11% |
| Count | 1,314 | 1,646 | 25.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.49 | 0.56 | 14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lapan
The ethnographic identity associated with the surname Lapan also saw shifts between 2000 and 2010, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. While the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (91.40% in 2000 and 85.60% in 2010), there were notable changes among other ethnic identities. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased significantly from 1.67% in 2000 to 5.41% in 2010, a change of 223.95%. People identifying as two or more races increased slightly from 2.59% to 3.04%, whereas those identifying as Hispanic nearly doubled from 1.07% to 2.43%. Meanwhile, the percentage of Black individuals rose from 1.22% to 1.76%, and the proportion of American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased marginally from 2.05% to 1.76%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.4% | 85.6% | -6.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.67% | 5.41% | 223.95% |
| Two or More Races | 2.59% | 3.04% | 17.37% |
| Hispanic | 1.07% | 2.43% | 127.1% |
| Black | 1.22% | 1.76% | 44.26% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.05% | 1.76% | -14.15% |