Explore the Family Name Lappen
The meaning of Lappen
German: variant of Lappe.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lappen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Lappen' experienced a decline between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked at 50,468 but fell to 62,189 in 2010, revealing a 23.22% decrease. The count of individuals with this surname also reduced from 389 in 2000 to 322 in 2010, marking a 17.22% decrease. Moreover, the proportion per 100k people decreased by 21.43%, moving from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,468 | #62,189 | -23.22% |
| Count | 389 | 322 | -17.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.11 | -21.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lappen
As for the ethnic identity associated with the 'Lappen' surname, there seemed to be a change over the decade. Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, in 2000, 93.83% of individuals with this surname identified as White, a percentage that increased slightly to 95.65% in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic in 2000 disappeared completely by 2010. However, the proportion of individuals identifying with two or more races decreased slightly by 9.71% over the decade, moving from 2.06% to 1.86%. There were no records of individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.83% | 95.65% | 1.94% |
| Two or More Races | 2.06% | 1.86% | -9.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.29% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.06% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |