Explore the Family Name Rappleye
The meaning of Rappleye
Americanized form of Rapalje and Rapelje, Dutch-influenced surnames of Walloon and northern French origin. Compare Rapley 2, Rappley, and Rappleyea.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rappleye in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Rappleye witnessed a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 46,240 and by 2010, it had moved to 47,272, reflecting a -2.23 percent change in its standing. However, there was a rise in the count of people bearing this surname, with 434 individuals in 2000 increasing to 449 in 2010, marking a 3.46 percent growth. Despite this increase, the proportion of people with this surname per 100k population dropped by -6.25 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,240 | #47,272 | -2.23% |
| Count | 434 | 449 | 3.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rappleye
Turning to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of Rappleyes identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a small reduction (-2.43%) over this period. Interestingly, the percentage of Rappleyes identifying with two or more races increased significantly from 1.61% to 2.45%, a 52.17% jump. The census also recorded a small emergence of Hispanic individuals in this group, from 0% in 2000 to 1.11% in 2010. As for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, no changes were observed during the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.93% | 95.55% | -2.43% |
| Two or More Races | 1.61% | 2.45% | 52.17% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.11% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |