Explore the Family Name Papay
The meaning of Papay
Hungarian (Pápay): habitational name for someone from any of various places called Pápa in western Hungary. Some characteristic forenames: Hungarian Bela, Kalman.
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How common is the last name Papay in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Papay saw a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 45,482 in the United States, and by 2010, it had dropped to a ranking of 49,636, marking a decline of 9.13 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased during this time period, going from 443 to 423, or a decrease of 4.51 percent. The proportion of the population with the Papay surname per 100,000 people also decreased by 12.5 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,482 | #49,636 | -9.13% |
| Count | 443 | 423 | -4.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Papay
The Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the ethnic identity associated with the Papay surname is predominantly White, accounting for 97.52 percent in 2000, and slightly decreasing to 97.40 percent in 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname within the Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories in either year. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic or Black with this surname was 1.13 percent in 2000, however, by 2010, there were no recorded instances in either category. Furthermore, no individuals reported having two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.52% | 97.4% | -0.12% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.13% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.13% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |