Explore the Family Name Rapley
The meaning of Rapley
1. English: from Ropley (Hampshire), from an Old English personal name Hroppa + Old English lēah ‘woodland clearing’. 2. Variant of Rappleye, a surname of Walloon and northern French origin (see Rapalje).
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How common is the last name Rapley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Rapley has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Rapley was ranked 38,320 in terms of commonality with a count of 543 people carrying that name, representing about 0.2 per 100k of the population. However, by 2010, the rank dropped to 42,455, and the count also decreased to 511, which is about 0.17 per 100k of the population. This represents a change of -10.79 in rank and -5.89 in count, indicating a reduction in the popularity of the surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,320 | #42,455 | -10.79% |
| Count | 543 | 511 | -5.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.17 | -15% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rapley
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the surname Rapley as reported by the Decennial U.S. Census, it shows minor shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identify as White or Black, with percentages increasing marginally for both groups over the decade. In 2000, 49.36% identified as White, increasing to 49.90% in 2010. Individuals identifying as Black made up 44.38% in 2000, rising to 44.81% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more ethnicities constituted 1.47% in 2000, but this decreased to 1.17% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic fell from 4.24% in 2000 to 3.91% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 49.36% | 49.9% | 1.09% |
| Black | 44.38% | 44.81% | 0.97% |
| Hispanic | 4.24% | 3.91% | -7.78% |
| Two or More Races | 1.47% | 1.17% | -20.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |