Explore the Family Name Rapkin
The meaning of Rapkin
1. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Rabkin. 2. English (London): from the Middle English personal name Robbekin, Robkin, formed from Robbe (see Robb) + the diminutive suffix -kin. The devoicing of -b- to -p- before -k-, and the unrounding of -o- to -a-, are both evidenced from the 16th century. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Isadore, Asher.
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How common is the last name Rapkin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rapkin has decreased in popularity within the United States from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 67,522nd most common surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to the 75,317th position, marking an 11.54% drop in ranking. The count of individuals with this surname also witnessed a decline over this decade, going from 273 people in 2000 to 256 in 2010 – a decrease of 6.23%. This indicates that the occurrence of the surname Rapkin per 100k people fell by 10% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,522 | #75,317 | -11.54% |
| Count | 273 | 256 | -6.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rapkin
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Rapkin, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a predominantly white association. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations. The proportion of White people bearing this surname remained largely stable across the decade, increasing slightly from 96.34% in 2000 to 96.48% in 2010. There was also no change in the percentage of Rapkins identifying as two or more races. This suggests that the surname Rapkin is strongly tied to White ethnic identity within the U.S.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.34% | 96.48% | 0.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |