Explore the Family Name Rapacz
The meaning of Rapacz
Polish: 1. from a derivative of the personal name Rapał, a local variant of Rafał (see Raphael). 2. unflattering nickname from Polish dialect rapacz ‘duffer’, ‘oaf’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Jacek, Jerzy, Slawomir, Stanislaw.
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How common is the last name Rapacz in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Rapacz ranked 50,055 in terms of popularity in 2000 and dropped slightly to 51,281 in 2010, reflecting a 2.45% decrease in rank. The actual count of people with this surname increased from 393 in 2000 to 406 in 2010, marking a 3.31% rise. However, when considering its proportion per 100,000 people, it's observed that the frequency of the Rapacz surname marginally decreased by 6.67% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,055 | #51,281 | -2.45% |
| Count | 393 | 406 | 3.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rapacz
The ethnicity of individuals with the Rapacz surname is predominantly white, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of people identifying as white increased minutely from 97.71% in 2000 to 97.78% in 2010. A small proportion identified as Hispanic, accounting for 1.27% in 2000 and slightly reducing to 1.23% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname among people who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, those of two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.71% | 97.78% | 0.07% |
| Hispanic | 1.27% | 1.23% | -3.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |