Explore the Family Name Papst
The meaning of Papst
German: nickname meaning ‘pope’. Compare Pabst.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Papst in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Papst showed a mild fluctuation in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 68,172nd and increased slightly to the 68,547th rank in 2010, indicating a minor drop of around 0.55%. Notwithstanding the dip in ranking, the number of people carrying the Papst surname actually rose from 270 to 287 during this period, showing an increase of 6.3%. The proportion per 100k people remained static at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,172 | #68,547 | -0.55% |
| Count | 270 | 287 | 6.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Papst
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that individuals with the surname Papst primarily identify as White. This group accounted for 96.67% of individuals with this surname in 2000 and saw a slight increment to 96.86% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more ethnicities represented 1.85% in 2000, but this figure wasn't recorded in 2010. A new category emerged in 2010 with 2.79% identifying as Hispanic. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.67% | 96.86% | 0.2% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.79% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.85% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |