Explore the Family Name Mapp
The meaning of Mapp
Welsh: from Middle Welsh mab, lenited form (f)ab ‘son’, or (formerly perhaps) the related Cornish word, used in pedigrees as a distinguisher of persons with the same name, but occasionally used as a true surname.
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How common is the last name Mapp in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Mapp' has seen slight changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Mapp was ranked 6754th in terms of commonality, but this rank dropped to 7052nd in 2010 with a change of -4.41%. Despite this drop in ranking, there was a 3.22% increase in the count of people with this surname, rising from 4601 in 2000 to 4749 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100k people dropped by 5.85%, indicating that while more people have this surname, its prevalence among the population decreased.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #6,754 | #7,052 | -4.41% |
| Count | 4,601 | 4,749 | 3.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.71 | 1.61 | -5.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mapp
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Mapp'. Between 2000 and 2010, there were notable shifts among several ethnic groups. The percentage of individuals identifying as Black increased by 3.47%, making up 72.44% of those with the Mapp surname in 2010. Meanwhile, there was a significant surge in individuals identifying with two or more races, increasing by 72.81%. The Hispanic representation also saw a substantial rise of 72.22%. On the other hand, the percentage of White individuals dropped by 18.42%, and there was a decrease of 41.86% in the American Indian and Alaskan Native category. The Asian/Pacific Islander group showed minor growth of 2.56%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 70.01% | 72.44% | 3.47% |
| White | 25.73% | 20.99% | -18.42% |
| Two or More Races | 2.17% | 3.75% | 72.81% |
| Hispanic | 1.26% | 2.17% | 72.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.39% | 0.4% | 2.56% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.43% | 0.25% | -41.86% |