Explore the Family Name Tarpey
The meaning of Tarpey
Irish (Galway): Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Tarpaigh ‘descendant of Tarpach’, a byname meaning ‘sturdy’. It is also found in northwestern England.
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How common is the last name Tarpey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Tarpey saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 25,272 in popularity and by 2010, it had slipped to rank 25,935, marking a change of -2.62%. However, the number of individuals bearing this surname increased from 920 to 947 during the same period, indicating a growth rate of approximately 2.93%. The proportion per 100,000 people with the Tarpey surname also declined by 5.88%, from 0.34 to 0.32.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,272 | #25,935 | -2.62% |
| Count | 920 | 947 | 2.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.32 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tarpey
In terms of the ethnic identity associated with the Tarpey surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data provides an interesting snapshot. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, accounting for 97.61% in 2000, which slightly dipped to 97.25% in 2010. Those identifying as having two or more ethnicities decreased from 1.20% to 1.06%, marking a decline of 11.67%. An increase was observed in those identifying as Hispanic, with the numbers rising from 0.65% to 1.06%, a substantial growth of 63.08%. No change was reported in the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.61% | 97.25% | -0.37% |
| Two or More Races | 1.2% | 1.06% | -11.67% |
| Hispanic | 0.65% | 1.06% | 63.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |