Explore the Family Name Rapoza
The meaning of Rapoza
Altered form of Portuguese Raposa. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Manuel, Adelino, Bento, Carlos, Celestino, Evaristo, Luiz, Margarito. Portuguese Joao, Duarte, Vasco.
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How common is the last name Rapoza in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rapoza has seen a shift in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Rapoza ranked 14,283 in popularity but dropped to rank 15,386 in 2010, showing a decrease of 7.72%. The count of individuals with this surname also experienced a slight dip, going from 1,924 in 2000 to 1,906 in 2010, marking a decrease of 0.94%. The proportion of people with the Rapoza surname per 100,000 also fell by 8.45%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,283 | #15,386 | -7.72% |
| Count | 1,924 | 1,906 | -0.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.71 | 0.65 | -8.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rapoza
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Rapoza, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen some changes over the decade. The largest group identifying with this name is White, though its percentage decreased slightly from 77.60% in 2000 to 75.03% in 2010. There was a notable increase in the Asian/Pacific Islander category, rising by 21.83% to represent 6.14% of those with the surname in 2010. Those identifying as two or more races also saw an increase, growing by 9.37% to account for 12.96% of Rapozas in 2010. The Hispanic representation saw a small decrease from 4.99% to 4.88%. There were no individuals with the Rapoza surname identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.6% | 75.03% | -3.31% |
| Two or More Races | 11.85% | 12.96% | 9.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 5.04% | 6.14% | 21.83% |
| Hispanic | 4.99% | 4.88% | -2.2% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |