Explore the Family Name Thapa
The meaning of Thapa
Nepali: name found among Chhetris (see Chhetri) and among the Magar people, originally a warrior rank of the former Khasa kingdom in present-day Nepal.
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How common is the last name Thapa in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Thapa has seen a significant increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Thapa ranked 50,801 in popularity with just 386 counts; however, by 2010, it had jumped to rank 13,148 with a count of 2,328. This represents an impressive growth rate of 74.12% in its ranking and a staggering 503.11% in count. Furthermore, for every 100,000 people, there were only 0.14 with the surname Thapa in 2000, but this figure rose to 0.79 in 2010 – an increase of 464.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,801 | #13,148 | 74.12% |
| Count | 386 | 2,328 | 503.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.79 | 464.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Thapa
Regarding ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Thapa surname identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. In 2000, this group represented 81.61% of all Thapas, growing to 92.57% by 2010 – a rise of 13.43%. Conversely, the percentage of Thapas identifying as part of two or more races declined sharply from 9.84% to 2.71%, a decrease of 72.46%. Similarly, those identifying as White or Hispanic also decreased by approximately 50%. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the Thapa surname identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 81.61% | 92.57% | 13.43% |
| Two or More Races | 9.84% | 2.71% | -72.46% |
| White | 5.44% | 2.71% | -50.18% |
| Hispanic | 2.33% | 1.16% | -50.21% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |