Explore the Family Name Rappleyea
The meaning of Rappleyea
Variant of Rappleye, a surname of Walloon and northern French origin (see Rapalje).
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How common is the last name Rappleyea in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Rappleyea has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 58,553 in 2000, it slipped to 62,189 in 2010, marking a change of -6.21%. The number of people carrying this surname also fell marginally from 324 in 2000 to 322 in 2010, a decrease of -0.62%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Rappleyea per 100,000 of the population also dipped by -8.33%, moving from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,553 | #62,189 | -6.21% |
| Count | 324 | 322 | -0.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rappleyea
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that most individuals with the surname Rappleyea identify as White, although there was a minor shift noted between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 98.77% of individuals with this surname identified as White, but this percentage decreased to 93.79% by 2010. During the same period, the census recorded a new appearance of Hispanic ethnicity among those with the surname, at 3.42%, and a small group identifying with two or more races, at 2.17%. There were no individuals named Rappleyea who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.77% | 93.79% | -5.04% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.42% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.17% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |