Explore the Family Name Napora
The meaning of Napora
Polish: nickname for an interfering person, Polish napora, a derivative of napierać ‘to insist on somebody doing something’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Jaroslaw, Krystyna.
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How common is the last name Napora in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Napora experienced a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 45,078th but fell to 45,347th in 2010, marking a -0.6 change. The count of individuals with this surname increased by 5.36% from 448 people in 2000 to 472 people in 2010. However, when considering proportion per 100k, there was a -5.88 change from 0.17 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,078 | #45,347 | -0.6% |
| Count | 448 | 472 | 5.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Napora
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Napora. In both 2000 and 2010, no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, making up 95.54% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 94.92% in 2010. A small portion identified as Hispanic, decreasing from 1.79% in 2000 to 1.06% in 2010. Interestingly, the percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races rose significantly from 1.56% in 2000 to 2.54% in 2010 — a change of 62.82%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.54% | 94.92% | -0.65% |
| Two or More Races | 1.56% | 2.54% | 62.82% |
| Hispanic | 1.79% | 1.06% | -40.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |