Explore the Family Name Ropp
The meaning of Ropp
German: 1. see Roppel. 2. perhaps an altered form of Rupp.
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How common is the last name Ropp in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ropp experienced a minor fluctuation in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Ropp was the 12,542nd most common surname, but it dropped to the 13,427th position in 2010, showing a 7.06% decrease in ranking. The number of individuals with this surname remained relatively stable, increasing by only 0.18%, from 2,266 to 2,270. However, its proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 8.33%, from 0.84 to 0.77.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,542 | #13,427 | -7.06% |
| Count | 2,266 | 2,270 | 0.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.84 | 0.77 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ropp
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a shift among those bearing the surname Ropp. While the majority of individuals identified as White in both 2000 (96.56%) and 2010 (95.77%), there was a slight decrease of 0.82%. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic increased over the decade, from 0.75% to 0.93% and 1.19% to 1.54% respectively. Notably, the proportion identifying with two or more races rose significantly from 0.53% to 1.10%, indicating a growth of 107.55%. It should be noted that for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, the data was suppressed in 2010 for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.56% | 95.77% | -0.82% |
| Hispanic | 1.19% | 1.54% | 29.41% |
| Two or More Races | 0.53% | 1.1% | 107.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.75% | 0.93% | 24% |
| Black | 0.31% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.66% | 0% | 0% |