Explore the Family Name Papesh
The meaning of Papesh
Americanized form of Slovenian, Croatian, and Czech Papež, Slovak Pápež ‘pope’ (see Papez), and also of the variants Papeš and Pápeš (see Papes).
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How common is the last name Papesh in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Papesh has seen a small shift in its popularity over the years. In 2000, it ranked 36,572 in popularity and slightly increased to 36,900 by 2010, marking a minor decrease of 0.9%. The count of individuals carrying this surname also grew from 577 to 605 during the same period, indicating an increase of 4.85%. Despite these fluctuations in rank and count, the proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.21.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,572 | #36,900 | -0.9% |
| Count | 577 | 605 | 4.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Papesh
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Papesh also experienced some changes according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. As of 2010, the largest ethnic group identified with this surname was White, accounting for 95.21%, down from 96.36% in 2000. Hispanic representation saw a significant increase of 19.23%, while those identifying as two or more races increased by 13.79%. The surname gained a small percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander within the decade, while the proportions identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.36% | 95.21% | -1.19% |
| Hispanic | 2.08% | 2.48% | 19.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.32% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.87% | 0.99% | 13.79% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |