Explore the Family Name Respress
The meaning of Respress
Altered form of Respess. It is found mainly among African Americans.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Respress in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Respress has seen minor fluctuations. In 2000, the rank of the surname was 31,014 and it slightly dipped to 31,184 in 2010, marking a minimal decrease of 0.55%. Despite this drop in ranking, the count of individuals bearing the surname increased from 708 in 2000 to 744 in 2010, showing a rise of approximately 5.08%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people saw a slight decrease of 3.85%, moving from 0.26 in 2000 to 0.25 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,014 | #31,184 | -0.55% |
| Count | 708 | 744 | 5.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.25 | -3.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Respress
The ethnicity associated with the surname Respress also shifted between 2000 and 2010, according to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census. The most significant changes were seen in the categories of "Two or more races" and "Hispanic", where increases of 108.39% and 122.05% respectively were recorded. Meanwhile, those identifying as "Black" constituted the majority, despite a marginal reduction of 3.95%, from 75% in 2000 to 72.04% in 2010. Those identifying as "White" remained relatively stable, experiencing a slight decrease of 0.42%. No individuals identified as "Asian/Pacific Islander" in 2010, down from 0.85% in 2000, while the category of "American Indian and Alaskan Native" remained at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 75% | 72.04% | -3.95% |
| White | 21.33% | 21.24% | -0.42% |
| Two or More Races | 1.55% | 3.23% | 108.39% |
| Hispanic | 1.27% | 2.82% | 122.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.85% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |