Explore the Family Name Topps
The meaning of Topps
English (mainly Lincolnshire and Leicestershire): variant of Topp with late medieval and post-medieval excrescent -s.
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How common is the last name Topps in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Topps has seen a modest increase in the early 21st century. In the year 2000, Topps ranked as the 29,016th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had risen to the 27,002nd spot, representing a 6.94% change in rank. The number of people with this surname also increased from 770 in 2000 to 898 in 2010, marking a 16.62% rise. The proportion per 100,000 people saw a slight uptick, moving from 0.29 to 0.3, a change of 3.45%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,016 | #27,002 | 6.94% |
| Count | 770 | 898 | 16.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.3 | 3.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Topps
The ethnicity associated with the surname Topps varied largely between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. While there were no reported instances of persons with Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities bearing the surname, other ethnic identities saw changes. The percentage of individuals identifying as Two or more races went up from 3.64% to 4.12%, a 13.19% increase. White individuals with the Topps surname rose from 21.56% to 25.95%, a 20.36% change. The Hispanic identity saw the largest growth rate at 53.44%, increasing from 2.47% to 3.79%. Meanwhile, the percentage of Black individuals with the Topps surname decreased from 71.69% to 65.14%, a -9.14% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 71.69% | 65.14% | -9.14% |
| White | 21.56% | 25.95% | 20.36% |
| Two or More Races | 3.64% | 4.12% | 13.19% |
| Hispanic | 2.47% | 3.79% | 53.44% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |