Explore the Family Name Naples
The meaning of Naples
Americanized form of Italian Napoli or Spanish and Portuguese Nápoles (see Napoles). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Rocco, Caesar, Carlo, Carmine, Dante, Domenic, Romeo.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Naples in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Naples has seen a slight increase between the years 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, the surname was ranked 12,789 in popularity, with a count of 2,211. By the year 2010, the rank had slightly improved to 12,566 with an increased count of 2,463, marking an overall growth of 1.74% in rank and 11.4% in count. The proportion of the surname per 100,000 people also saw a minor increase from 0.82 in 2000 to 0.83 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,789 | #12,566 | 1.74% |
| Count | 2,211 | 2,463 | 11.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.82 | 0.83 | 1.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Naples
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Naples, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some interesting shifts during the decade. The majority of individuals bearing the Naples surname identified as White, at 94.98% in 2000 and 92.08% in 2010, showing a decline of -3.05%. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders with the Naples surname grew by 33.94%, from 1.09% in 2000 to 1.46% in 2010. The Hispanic community with this surname also saw an increase from 1.90% to 2.64%, marking an impressive growth of 38.95%. The most notable change, however, was observed in the Black community where the presence of the surname shot up by 156.84%, increasing from 0.95% in 2000 to 2.44% in 2010. The data for those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native or belonging to two or more races was suppressed for privacy in both the given years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.98% | 92.08% | -3.05% |
| Hispanic | 1.9% | 2.64% | 38.95% |
| Black | 0.95% | 2.44% | 156.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.09% | 1.46% | 33.94% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |