Explore the Family Name Nalepa
The meaning of Nalepa
Polish; Rusyn (from Slovakia; also Nálepa): nickname from nalepa ‘fireside corner, ingle nook’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Janusz, Ewa, Krystyna.
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How common is the last name Nalepa in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Nalepa has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 28,049th in popularity, but by 2010, it had slipped to 29,064th, a decrease of 3.62%. Although its ranking fell, the actual number of people with this surname increased marginally over the decade from 804 to 816, an increase of 1.49%. However, when considered as a proportion of the population per 100k, it saw a decrease from 0.3 to 0.28, a decline of 6.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,049 | #29,064 | -3.62% |
| Count | 804 | 816 | 1.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.28 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nalepa
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Nalepa surname identify as White, though there was a slight decrease in this group from 98.01% in 2000 to 96.69% in 2010. There were some changes noted in other ethnic groups over the same period. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic rose from zero to 0.61% and 1.35% respectively. Those claiming two or more races dropped slightly from 1.12% to 1.10%. No individuals with this surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.01% | 96.69% | -1.35% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.35% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.12% | 1.1% | -1.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.61% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |