Explore the Family Name Rapalo
The meaning of Rapalo
Hispanic (Honduras; Rápalo): of Italian origin, an altered form of Rapallo, a habitational name from Rapallo in Liguria, Italy.
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How common is the last name Rapalo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Rapalo has significantly grown in popularity over the years. In 2000, it ranked 58,130 in the United States but by 2010, it had risen to rank 34,314, marking a substantial increase of about 41%. The count of individuals with the Rapalo surname more than doubled from 327 in 2000 to 661 in 2010, indicating an impressive growth rate of over 102%. Furthermore, the proportion of people named Rapalo per 100,000 increased by 83.33% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,130 | #34,314 | 40.97% |
| Count | 327 | 661 | 102.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.22 | 83.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rapalo
In terms of ethnicity, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, the Rapalo surname is predominantly associated with the Hispanic ethnic identity. In both 2000 and 2010, over 93% of individuals with this surname identified as Hispanic. There was only a slight decrease of 0.26% in this percentage from 2000 to 2010. Additionally, the percentage of those identifying as White increased by approximately 18%, from 4.89% in 2000 to 5.75% in 2010. However, there were no individuals with the Rapalo surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 93.58% | 93.34% | -0.26% |
| White | 4.89% | 5.75% | 17.59% |
| 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% |