Explore the Family Name Repka
The meaning of Repka
1. Czech (Řepka) and Slovak; Sorbian (Rěpka): nickname from a diminutive of Czech řepa, Slovak repa, Sorbian rěpa ‘beet’ (compare Repa, Repke). 2. Ukrainian: Russified form of Ripka 3 (Russian cognate of Ukrainian ripa ‘turnip’ is repa).
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How common is the last name Repka in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Repka has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Repka ranked 29,481 in popularity, with a count of 755 and a proportion of 0.28 per 100k. By 2010, although the count slightly increased to 756, the rank dropped to 30,799 and the proportion per 100k decreased to 0.26, demonstrating a -4.47% change in its rank and -7.14% change in its proportion.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,481 | #30,799 | -4.47% |
| Count | 755 | 756 | 0.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.26 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Repka
The Decennial U.S. Census data also gives insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Repka. Predominantly identified as White in 2000 (96.95%), there was a slight decrease by 2010 to 94.97%. There were increases in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic, from 0.66% to 1.06% and 1.59% to 2.65% respectively, over the decade. Interestingly, in 2010, some individuals started identifying as belonging to two or more races, which was not the case in 2000. No individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.95% | 94.97% | -2.04% |
| Hispanic | 1.59% | 2.65% | 66.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.66% | 1.06% | 60.61% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.06% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |