Explore the Family Name Rapson
The meaning of Rapson
English: patronymic from the Middle English personal name Rab(b) (a pet form of Robert with unrounding of the first vowel) + -son, with devoicing of /b/ to /p/. Compare Robson and Rabb.
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How common is the last name Rapson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rapson has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the rank of the name was 31,126, and it slightly rose to 31,033 by 2010, marking a 0.3 percent change. The count of individuals carrying the Rapson surname also increased from 705 in 2000 to 748 in 2010, an increase of 6.1 percent. However, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased from 0.26 to 0.25 during the same time period, showing a 3.85 percent decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,126 | #31,033 | 0.3% |
| Count | 705 | 748 | 6.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.25 | -3.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rapson
Regarding ethnicity of those bearing the Rapson surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority identify as White, with this group experiencing a minor increase from 95.04 percent in 2000 to 95.32 percent in 2010. Those who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander saw an increase from 0.99 percent to 1.20 percent, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category also experienced a slight growth from 1.42 percent to 1.47 percent. Conversely, those identifying with two or more races decreased from 1.70 percent to 1.20 percent. No changes were noted in the Hispanic and Black categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.04% | 95.32% | 0.29% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.42% | 1.47% | 3.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.99% | 1.2% | 21.21% |
| Two or More Races | 1.7% | 1.2% | -29.41% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |