Explore the Family Name Rappley
The meaning of Rappley
Variant of Rappleye, a surname of Walloon and northern French origin (see Rapalje).
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How common is the last name Rappley in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rappley has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 85,297th and by 2010, it had slipped to 87,335th, marking a change of -2.39%. However, the count, or number of people with the surname, actually increased during this period from 204 to 213, which is a 4.41% growth. Despite this, the proportion of Rappleys per 100,000 people declined by 12.5%, from 0.08 to 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #85,297 | #87,335 | -2.39% |
| Count | 204 | 213 | 4.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rappley
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Rappley also evolved between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the majority of individuals with the Rappley surname identified as White (77.94%), followed by Black (16.18%), and Hispanic (3.43%). By 2010, while the majority still identified as White, this percentage dropped to 74.18%. The percentage of those identifying as Black slightly increased to 17.37%, and those identifying as Hispanic saw a substantial increase to 4.69%. Notably, for the first time in 2010, some individuals with the Rappley surname identified as belonging to two or more races (2.82%), while no respondents identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.94% | 74.18% | -4.82% |
| Black | 16.18% | 17.37% | 7.35% |
| Hispanic | 3.43% | 4.69% | 36.73% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.82% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |