Explore the Family Name Lappe
The meaning of Lappe
German: 1. nickname meaning ‘spark, dandy’. 2. variant of Lapp.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lappe in the United States?
Based on Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lappe was ranked 24,827 in popularity in 2000 and slipped to 25,152 in 2010, marking a decrease of 1.31%. Despite its drop in ranking, the count of individuals with the Lappe surname increased by 4.78% from 941 in 2000 to 986 in 2010. However, when looking at the proportion per 100k people, there was a slight dip of -5.71% from 0.35 in 2000 to 0.33 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,827 | #25,152 | -1.31% |
| Count | 941 | 986 | 4.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.33 | -5.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lappe
Turning to ethnicity based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the Lappe surname identified as White, with percentages of 96.92 in 2000 and 97.67 in 2010, showing a slight increase of 0.77%. The second most common ethnic identity among people with this surname was those identifying with two or more races, although this group experienced a decrease from 0.74% in 2000 to 0.51% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic showed an increase of 57.81%, going from 0.64% in 2000 to 1.01% in 2010. Very few individuals with the Lappe surname identified as Black and none identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.92% | 97.67% | 0.77% |
| Hispanic | 0.64% | 1.01% | 57.81% |
| Two or More Races | 0.74% | 0.51% | -31.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0.85% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |