Explore the Family Name Rappoport
The meaning of Rappoport
Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Rappaport. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Avi, Eyal, Nachum. Russian Igor, Leonid, Lyubov, Vitaliy, Vlagimir, Yelena.
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How common is the last name Rappoport in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Rappoport has seen a dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 63,632 in terms of prevalence, but by 2010, it had fallen to a rank of 77,264 — a decrease of about 21.42%. The number of individuals bearing this surname also decreased from 293 to 248 during this period, a drop of approximately 15.36%. The proportion of people with the last name Rappoport per 100k individuals decreased by 27.27%, from 0.11 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,632 | #77,264 | -21.42% |
| Count | 293 | 248 | -15.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.08 | -27.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rappoport
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Rappoport identify as White, although there has been a slight decrease in this group, from 96.93% in 2000 to 95.16% in 2010. During this same time frame, there was a small increase in those identifying as Hispanic (from 2.39% to 2.42%) and those identifying with two or more races (from none recorded in 2000 to 2.42% in 2010). The percentages for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained static at 0.00%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.93% | 95.16% | -1.83% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.42% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.39% | 2.42% | 1.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |