Explore the Family Name Reposa
The meaning of Reposa
Altered form of Portuguese Raposa.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Reposa in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Reposa saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Reposa ranked 46,240 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had fallen to 48,628, a dip of 5.16%. The total count of individuals with this surname remained unchanged at 434. Consequently, the proportion of people named Reposa per 100,000 decreased by 6.25%, from 0.16 to 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,240 | #48,628 | -5.16% |
| Count | 434 | 434 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Reposa
As for ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data revealed some shifts over the decade. In 2000, 91.71% identified as White, dropping slightly to 90.09% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic increased significantly, from 4.15% in 2000 to 6.22% in 2010, a rise of nearly 50%. Interestingly, in 2010, there was a small representation of Asian/Pacific Islander at 1.38%, which was nonexistent in 2000. There was no change in those identifying as two or more races, remaining steady at 2.07%. Black representation and American Indian and Alaskan Native both stood at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.71% | 90.09% | -1.77% |
| Hispanic | 4.15% | 6.22% | 49.88% |
| Two or More Races | 2.07% | 2.07% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.38% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.38% | 0% | 0% |