Explore the Family Name Rappe
The meaning of Rappe
1. German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Rapp 2. 2. In some cases possibly also French: habitational name from La Rappe in the Vosges, so named from Middle French raspe ‘wood cut from a copse, cut brushwood’.
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How common is the last name Rappe in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Rappe has decreased slightly over the decade from 2000 to 2010. The rank of this surname moved from 26,614 in 2000 to 28,100 in 2010, representing a negative change of 5.58%. The count of people with this surname also dropped minimally from 861 in 2000 to 852 in 2010, marking a decrease of 1.05%. The proportion per 100,000 people declined by 9.38%, moving from 0.32 to 0.29.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,614 | #28,100 | -5.58% |
| Count | 861 | 852 | -1.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.29 | -9.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rappe
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some changes for the surname Rappe between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 97.33% identified as White, but this figure fell by 1.72% to 95.66% in 2010. There was an increase in those identifying with two or more races, growing from 0.58% to 2.11%, which represents a substantial increase of 263.79%. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic rose from 1.05% to 1.64%, marking a 56.19% increase. Meanwhile, there were no recorded instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.33% | 95.66% | -1.72% |
| Two or More Races | 0.58% | 2.11% | 263.79% |
| Hispanic | 1.05% | 1.64% | 56.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |