Explore the Family Name Thapar
The meaning of Thapar
Indian (Punjab): Khatri and Sikh name of unexplained etymology.
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How common is the last name Thapar in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Thapar has significantly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Thapar ranked as the 79,676th most common surname, but by 2010 it had risen to the 58,735th position, representing a change of over 26%. The number of people bearing the Thapar surname also grew from 222 in 2000 to 345 in 2010, an increase of more than 55%. The proportion per 100,000 people also increased by 50%, from 0.08 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,676 | #58,735 | 26.28% |
| Count | 222 | 345 | 55.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.12 | 50% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Thapar
Examining the ethnic identity associated with the Thapar surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with this surname identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. In 2000, 89.19% of Thapars identified as Asian or Pacific Islander, and this percentage increased slightly to 91.3% by 2010. The percentage of Thapars identifying with two or more ethnicities decreased by more than 27% during this period. Those identifying as white represented 6.31% in 2000, reducing slightly to 5.22% by 2010. No changes were observed in the Hispanic, Black, and American Indian/Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 89.19% | 91.3% | 2.37% |
| White | 6.31% | 5.22% | -17.27% |
| Two or More Races | 3.6% | 2.61% | -27.5% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |