Explore the Family Name Raposo
The meaning of Raposo
Portuguese: variant of Raposa. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Manuel, Antonio, Luis, Carlos, Jaime, Adriana, Alfonso, Americo, Ana, Eduardo, Fernando, Francisco. Portuguese Joao, Duarte, Henrique, Paulo, Serafim, Vasco.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Raposo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Raposo has experienced a noticeable rise over the years. In 2000, Raposo ranked 11,729 in terms of surname popularity in the United States and it rose to rank 11,179 by 2010, indicating an increase of 4.69 percent. The count for this surname also increased from 2,448 to 2,829 during the same period, demonstrating a significant growth rate of 15.56 percent. Furthermore, the proportion per 100k went up from 0.91 to 0.96, showing an increase of 5.49 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,729 | #11,179 | 4.69% |
| Count | 2,448 | 2,829 | 15.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.91 | 0.96 | 5.49% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Raposo
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census also provides some intriguing insights into the distribution of the surname Raposo. In 2000, 81.37 percent of the individuals with this surname identified as White, which slightly decreased to 80.21 percent by 2010. During the same time frame, the percentage of people who identify as Hispanic increased from 13.81 percent to 16.61 percent. Although a smaller percentage, the count of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw a substantial increase from 0.25 percent to 0.88 percent. However, individuals identifying as two or more races decreased from 4.08 percent to 1.59 percent. Lastly, while there were minor changes in the Black category, there was no change in the American Indian and Alaskan Native category.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.37% | 80.21% | -1.43% |
| Hispanic | 13.81% | 16.61% | 20.28% |
| Two or More Races | 4.08% | 1.59% | -61.03% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.25% | 0.88% | 252% |
| Black | 0.49% | 0.71% | 44.9% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |