Explore the Family Name Raap
The meaning of Raap
1. Dutch: from Middle Dutch rape ‘turnip’; a metonymic occupational name for a turnip grower, or a topographic or habitational name referring to a house distinguished by the sign of a rape. 2. German: variant of Raab (see Rabe). 3. North German: nickname from Middle Low German rap ‘fast, quick’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Raap in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Raap experienced a decrease in popularity from the year 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 32,338th most popular surname, with a count of 671 occurrences. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 35,721 and the count reduced to 629, translating to a decrease of 10.46% in rank and 6.26% in occurrences. The proportion per 100k people also saw a reduction by 16%, from 0.25 in 2000 to 0.21 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,338 | #35,721 | -10.46% |
| Count | 671 | 629 | -6.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.21 | -16% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Raap
The Decennial U.S. Census also provided information regarding the ethnicity associated with the surname Raap. As of 2000, the majority of individuals with the surname identified as White (94.63%), with smaller populations identifying as Hispanic (2.24%) and American Indian and Alaskan Native (1.19%). By 2010, there were minor changes in these percentages. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased slightly to 94.44%, while those identifying as Hispanic increased to 2.54%. The population identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a reduction to 0.95%. Additionally, there was a significant increase in the population identifying as two or more races, from 0.89% in 2000 to 1.59% in 2010. No individuals with the Raap surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.63% | 94.44% | -0.2% |
| Hispanic | 2.24% | 2.54% | 13.39% |
| Two or More Races | 0.89% | 1.59% | 78.65% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.19% | 0.95% | -20.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |