Explore the Family Name Papier
The meaning of Papier
Jewish (Ashkenazic) and German: metonymic occupational name for apaper maker or merchant, from German Papier ‘paper’. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Mayer, Yechiel. German Wolfgang.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Papier in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Papier saw a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 89,172 and by 2010 it slipped down to rank 91,221, which is a decrease of 2.3%. However, the count of individuals with this surname actually increased from 193 in 2000 to 202 in 2010, marking a growth of 4.66%. Despite this increase, the proportion per 100,000 population remained steady at 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #89,172 | #91,221 | -2.3% |
| Count | 193 | 202 | 4.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Papier
The ethnic identity distribution for the surname Papier also changed slightly over the same decade according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 98.96% of people with this surname identified as White. By 2010, while still predominantly White, this percentage decreased to 96.53%, indicating a shift of -2.46%. Interestingly, no Papier individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census years. The category for 'Two or more races' also showed no representation in both 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.96% | 96.53% | -2.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |