Explore the Family Name Repa
The meaning of Repa
Czech (Řepa); Slovak and Slovenian; Hungarian (Répa): from Czech řepa and Slovak repa ‘beet’, Slovenian repa ‘turnip’, and Hungarian répa ‘carrot’ (a loanword from Slavic languages), applied as a nickname or as a metonymic occupational name for a grower or seller of the produce of the field. The Sorbian cognate, Rěpa ‘beet’, is apparently found in Germanized forms, only (see Reppe and Riepe).
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How common is the last name Repa in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Repa" experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 67,725th in popularity, slipping to 71,478th by 2010, representing a change of -5.54%. Despite this drop in ranking, the count of individuals with this surname slightly increased from 272 to 273 during this decade, which equates to a growth rate of 0.37%. The proportion of people with the Repa surname per 100,000 population dropped by 10%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,725 | #71,478 | -5.54% |
| Count | 272 | 273 | 0.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Repa
The ethnic identity of the people carrying the surname "Repa" is predominantly White, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 98.90% of individuals with this surname identified as White, decreasing slightly to 97.44% in 2010. This represents a change of -1.48%. No significant presence of other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native was observed for this last name during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.9% | 97.44% | -1.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |