Explore the Family Name Lapides
The meaning of Lapides
Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Lapidus. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Syma, Isidor, Myer, Yitzchok.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lapides in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Lapides" has witnessed a slight shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname slipped from 50,801 in 2000 to 53,802 in 2010, marking a decrease of 5.91%. In terms of absolute count, the number of people carrying the Lapides surname showed a modest decrease as well, shifting from 386 in 2000 to 384 in 2010, a reduction of 0.52%. Consequently, the proportion per 100k also declined by 7.14% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,801 | #53,802 | -5.91% |
| Count | 386 | 384 | -0.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lapides
The ethnicity breakdown for those bearing the surname "Lapides" according to the Decennial U.S. Census displays both changes and consistencies in the ten-year span between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, with a minor increase of 0.25%, rising from 96.11% in 2000 to 96.35% in 2010. Individuals identifying as Hispanic saw a significant decline of 33.05%, falling from 2.33% in 2000 to 1.56% in 2010. Those reporting two or more ethnic identities increased by 20%, growing from 1.30% in 2000 to 1.56% in 2010. No data was reported for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.11% | 96.35% | 0.25% |
| Two or More Races | 1.3% | 1.56% | 20% |
| Hispanic | 2.33% | 1.56% | -33.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |