Explore the Family Name Pappin
The meaning of Pappin
English (Cornwall): possibly French, from Occitan papon ‘ancestor’, or perhaps a variant of Papin, from French papin ‘gruel’, a suffixed derivative of paper ‘to chomp’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pappin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Pappin saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 98,298th most popular, but it fell to 107,134th by 2010, marking an 8.99% decrease. The number of individuals with the surname also slightly decreased from 171 in 2000 to 166 in 2010, a 2.92% drop. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #98,298 | #107,134 | -8.99% |
| Count | 171 | 166 | -2.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pappin
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Pappin, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some fluctuations between 2000 and 2010. While there were no Asian/Pacific Islanders reported under this surname in either year, those identifying as two or more races dropped to zero in 2010, down from 4.68% in 2000. Individuals identifying as White remain the majority, though their percentage dropped from 80.12% in 2000 to 75.90% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic saw a slight increase from 2.92% to 3.01%, while those identifying as Black rose from 8.19% to 10.24%. Notably, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a significant increase from 4.09% in 2000 to 9.04% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.12% | 75.9% | -5.27% |
| Black | 8.19% | 10.24% | 25.03% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 4.09% | 9.04% | 121.03% |
| Hispanic | 2.92% | 3.01% | 3.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 4.68% | 0% | 0% |