Explore the Family Name Lapin
The meaning of Lapin
1. Jewish (from Belarus): habitational name for someone from thevillage of Łapy in northeastern Poland or Lapino in Belarus. 2. Polish (Łapin): from a possessive form of Łapa‘paw, mutton fist’ (see Lapa). Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Avrum, Chanie, Hayim, Hymie, Yakov. Russian Vitaly, Vladimir, Anatoly, Arkady, Gennady, Mikhail, Nikolai.
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How common is the last name Lapin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lapin saw a decrease in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Lapin ranked as the 25,041st most popular surname, but by 2010, it had fallen to the 29,947th position, marking a drop of nearly 20 percent. The number of individuals carrying this surname also decreased from 930 to 784 during this period, signifying a decline of approximately 16 percent. The proportion of individuals with the Lapin surname per 100,000 people likewise fell by around 21 percent from 0.34 in 2000 to 0.27 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,041 | #29,947 | -19.59% |
| Count | 930 | 784 | -15.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.27 | -20.59% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lapin
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes in the distribution among those with the Lapin surname between 2000 and 2010. The percentage identifying as White reduced slightly from 95.38 percent to 92.73 percent, while those identifying as Hispanic experienced a significant increase from 1.72 percent to 3.70 percent. There was also an increase in the Black population having the Lapin surname from 0.86 percent to 1.53 percent. However, the Asian/Pacific Islander group showed no representation in 2010, dropping from 0.75 percent in 2000. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races fell slightly from 1.29 percent to 1.15 percent, and there was no change in the American Indian and Alaskan Native category.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.38% | 92.73% | -2.78% |
| Hispanic | 1.72% | 3.7% | 115.12% |
| Black | 0.86% | 1.53% | 77.91% |
| Two or More Races | 1.29% | 1.15% | -10.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.75% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |