Explore the Family Name Roppolo
The meaning of Roppolo
Italian: perhaps a derivative of Roppo, a personal name of ancient Germanic origin; in Piedmont, a habitational name from Roppolo in Bielle province. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Sal, Angelo, Gaspare, Luigi.
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How common is the last name Roppolo in the United States?
The surname Roppolo has seen an increase in popularity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, it ranked at 40,083 but rose to 37,993 by 2010, marking a change of 5.21 percent. The count of people with this surname also grew from 515 to 584 during this period, indicating a 13.4 percent rise. The proportion of individuals named Roppolo per 100,000 people increased slightly as well, from 0.19 to 0.2, making for a 5.26 percent change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,083 | #37,993 | 5.21% |
| Count | 515 | 584 | 13.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.2 | 5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Roppolo
Turning to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Roppolo surname identify as White, with the percentage slightly increasing from 95.92% in 2000 to 96.06% in 2010. There was a significant 75.21 percent increase in those identifying as Hispanic, though the overall percentage remains small at 2.05%. Individuals claiming two or more races decreased by 41.20%, down to 1.37% in 2010. For categories such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, the figures remained at zero across both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.92% | 96.06% | 0.15% |
| Hispanic | 1.17% | 2.05% | 75.21% |
| Two or More Races | 2.33% | 1.37% | -41.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |