Explore the Family Name Rapozo
The meaning of Rapozo
Portuguese: variant of Raposo. Some characteristic forenames: Portuguese Duarte, Joao.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rapozo in the United States?
The Rapozo surname saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The name dropped in rank from 33,830 in 2000 to 37,993 in 2010, equating to a decrease of 12.31%. The count also fell by 8.03% during this period, from 635 to 584. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 16.67%, going from 0.24 to 0.2.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,830 | #37,993 | -12.31% |
| Count | 635 | 584 | -8.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.2 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rapozo
When it comes to ethnic identity, there were some changes among individuals with the Rapozo surname between 2000 and 2010, as per the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by 11.67% while those identifying as two or more races increased by 10.57%. The number identifying as White saw a decline of 6.56%. Interestingly, the Hispanic category saw an increase of 32.68%. There were no changes in the percentage of individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 57.17% | 53.42% | -6.56% |
| Two or More Races | 18.74% | 20.72% | 10.57% |
| Hispanic | 10.71% | 14.21% | 32.68% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 12.6% | 11.13% | -11.67% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |