Explore the Family Name Tapscott
The meaning of Tapscott
English (Devon): habitational name from a lost Devon placename, perhaps in or near Barnstaple, recorded as Tappyscote in 1504–15. The placename may derive from an early Middle English personal name Tapp (Old English Tæppa), genitive Tappes, + Middle English cot ‘cottage, hut, shelter’, but this cannot be certain due to a lack of medieval forms. See also Tapp for the Middle English personal name Tapp, which is most frequent in Devon.
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How common is the last name Tapscott in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Tapscott has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it ranked as the 17,268th most common surname but dropped to the 18,166th position by 2010, reflecting a 5.2% decline. Despite this, the count of individuals with this surname increased slightly from 1,509 to 1,532 during this period, representing a modest growth of 1.52%. The proportion per 100,000 population also decreased from 0.56 to 0.52, marking a 7.14% reduction.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,268 | #18,166 | -5.2% |
| Count | 1,509 | 1,532 | 1.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.56 | 0.52 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tapscott
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Tapscott surname based on the Decennial U.S. Census, some changes are noticeable from 2000 to 2010. There was no recorded change in the Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories. However, there was an increase in those identifying with two or more races, from 2.52% to 3.07%, which is a 21.83% increase. The White category saw a minor increase from 73.29% to 74.28%, whereas the Black category showed a decrease from 22.13% to 19.19%. The most significant change was observed in the Hispanic category, where there was a marked increase from 1.59% to 2.61%, showing a significant rise of 64.15%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.29% | 74.28% | 1.35% |
| Black | 22.13% | 19.19% | -13.29% |
| Two or More Races | 2.52% | 3.07% | 21.83% |
| Hispanic | 1.59% | 2.61% | 64.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |