Explore the Family Name Toppi
The meaning of Toppi
Italian: 1. habitational name from Toppo, a common placename. 2. nickname from the noun toppo ‘tree stump’ or toppa ‘patch’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Pasquale, Dominico, Gino, Marco, Oresto, Rocci, Rocco.
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How common is the last name Toppi in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Toppi saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 53,420th in 2000 with 363 instances of the name, it fell to 60,347th place in 2010 with only 334 counts, marking a decrease of approximately 8%. This drop suggests that fewer people carried the Toppi surname in 2010 than in 2000, as indicated by the decrease in proportion from 0.13 to 0.11 per 100,000 people during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,420 | #60,347 | -12.97% |
| Count | 363 | 334 | -7.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Toppi
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Toppi, Decennial U.S. Census data indicates some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with the Toppi surname identified as White in both years, albeit with a small decrease from 94.49% to 92.22%. The Hispanic population with this surname increased by about 34%, going from 3.58% to 4.79%. Notably, the data shows that some Toppi individuals started identifying as belonging to two or more races in 2010, which wasn't the case in 2000. There were no recorded instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.49% | 92.22% | -2.4% |
| Hispanic | 3.58% | 4.79% | 33.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.1% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |