Explore the Family Name Roppel

The meaning of Roppel

German: 1. from a short form of the personal name Roppold, a dialect variant of Rappold. 2. perhaps a variant of Ruppel. Some characteristic forenames: German Guenther, Hans, Otto.

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How common is the last name Roppel in the United States?

According to data based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Roppel has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Roppel ranked 82,019 in popularity and was carried by 214 individuals, equating to roughly 0.08 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the ranking had fallen to 90,853 with only 203 individuals carrying the name, causing the proportion per 100,000 people to drop to 0.07. This represents a change of -10.77 in rank and a -5.14 decrease in count.

20002010Change
Rank#82,019#90,853-10.77%
Count214203-5.14%
Proportion per 100k0.080.07-12.5%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Roppel

When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Roppel, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that it is predominantly linked to those identifying as White. In 2000, 97.66% of individuals with this last name identified as White, although this percentage slightly decreased to 96.06% by 2010. Interestingly, while there were no individuals who identified as Hispanic with this surname in 2000, by 2010, 2.46% did. No significant change was observed among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native over the decade.

20002010Change
White97.66%96.06%-1.64%
Hispanic0%2.46%0%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%