Explore the Family Name Papps
The meaning of Papps
English (mainly Middlesex and Surrey): variant of Pape, with post-medieval excrescent -s.
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How common is the last name Papps in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Papps has seen a decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 107,038 with a count of 154 people bearing this surname. However, in 2010, the rank fell to 133,863 and the count dropped to 126. This indicates a decrease of 25.06% in rank and 18.18% in count over a decade. The proportion per 100k also showed a reduction by 33.33%, moving from 0.06 in 2000 to 0.04 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #107,038 | #133,863 | -25.06% |
| Count | 154 | 126 | -18.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.04 | -33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Papps
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Papps also showed significant changes between 2000 and 2010 as shown by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, a majority (87.66%) identified as White, which increased to 95.24% in 2010. Meanwhile, there was a noticeable decrease in people identifying as having two or more races, dropping from 6.49% in 2000 to 0.00% in 2010. Similarly, those identifying as Hispanic decreased from 4.55% to 0. Furthermore, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.66% | 95.24% | 8.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 6.49% | 0% | -100% |
| Hispanic | 4.55% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |