Explore the Family Name Papajohn
The meaning of Papajohn
Americanized form of Greek Papaioannou or perhaps another patronymic of this kind formed with one of the Greek equivalents of the personal name John.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Papajohn in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Papajohn has seen slight changes in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 103,706th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped slightly to the 108,734th position, representing a decrease of approximately 4.85 percent. However, the number of individuals bearing this surname increased marginally from 160 to 163 during the same period, a growth of about 1.88 percent. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #103,706 | #108,734 | -4.85% |
| Count | 160 | 163 | 1.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Papajohn
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that those with the surname Papajohn predominantly identify as White, with a slight decrease from 93.75 percent in 2000 to 92.64 percent in 2010. The percentage identifying as Hispanic grew by 22.60 percent during the same decade, increasing from 5.00 percent to 6.13 percent. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.75% | 92.64% | -1.18% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 6.13% | 22.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |