Explore the Family Name Tappy
The meaning of Tappy
Probably English: variant of Tappin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Tappy in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Tappy's popularity has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname slipped from 72905 in 2000 to 78316 in 2010, marking a drop of approximately 7.42%. The count of individuals with this surname also experienced a slight decline from 248 individuals in 2000 to 244 in 2010, a decrease of 1.61%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people also dipped by 11.11% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,905 | #78,316 | -7.42% |
| Count | 248 | 244 | -1.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tappy
In terms of ethnicity, the distribution of the Tappy surname did not see much change from 2000 to 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In both years, the surname was primarily associated with those identifying as White, making up 98.79% and 97.95% of the Tappy population in 2000 and 2010 respectively, showing a minimal decrease of 0.85%. There were no recorded instances of this surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Similarly, there were no reported cases of individuals with this surname identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.79% | 97.95% | -0.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |