Explore the Family Name Rapuano
The meaning of Rapuano
Italian (Campania): perhaps ethnic name from Rapolla, in Potenza province. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Domenic, Luigi, Pasquale, Salvatore.
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How common is the last name Rapuano in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Rapuano has seen a slight increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 53,659 in popularity and by 2010 it had moved up to 52,383, marking a 2.38% change. The count of individuals with this surname also increased by 9.7%, from 361 people in 2000 to 396 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100k people remained consistent at 0.13 in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,659 | #52,383 | 2.38% |
| Count | 361 | 396 | 9.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rapuano
The ethnicity associated with the surname Rapuano demonstrated some shifts between 2000 and 2010, as shown by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 97.51% of Rapuanos identified as White, but this decreased slightly to 94.70% by 2010. Over the same period, the percentage identifying as Hispanic modestly increased from 1.66% to 2.02%. Meanwhile, there were no Rapuanos who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Interestingly, by 2010, small percentages started identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or more races, with each category claiming around 1.5% of Rapuanos.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.51% | 94.7% | -2.88% |
| Hispanic | 1.66% | 2.02% | 21.69% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.77% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.52% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |