Explore the Family Name Topal
The meaning of Topal
1. Turkish, Ukrainian, and Moldovan; Hungarian (Topál): nickname from Turkish topal ‘lame, crippled’. 2. Croatian, Serbian, and Bosniak: nickname from Croatian, Serbian, and Bosnian topal ‘lame man’, a loanword from Turkish (see 1 above).
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How common is the last name Topal in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Topal has grown in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked 95,567th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had climbed to 89,069th position, marking a growth of 6.8%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased by 17.51% during this period, rising from 177 in 2000 to 208 in 2010. Despite this increase, the proportion of Topals per 100k population remained constant at 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #95,567 | #89,069 | 6.8% |
| Count | 177 | 208 | 17.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Topal
Turning attention to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Topal, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a slight variation between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, a high majority (92.09%) identified as White, which slightly decreased to 91.35% by 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander went from nonexistent in 2000 to 4.33% in 2010. There was also a decrease in the percentage of individuals identifying as belonging to two or more races, dropping from 6.21% in 2000 to 2.88% in 2010. No individuals with the surname Topal identified as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.09% | 91.35% | -0.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 4.33% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 6.21% | 2.88% | -53.62% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |