Explore the Family Name Trapasso
The meaning of Trapasso
Italian (southern): from trapasso ‘Maundy Thursday’, presumably applied as a nickname for someone born on that day or otherwise associated with it. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Rocco, Camillo, Nilda, Orlando.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Trapasso in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Trapasso" saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 33,425 in terms of prevalence in the United States, but by 2010 it had fallen to 35,447, indicating a decrease of 6.05%. The total count of individuals with the Trapasso surname also slightly decreased from 644 to 635 during this period, a -1.4% change. The proportion per 100,000 people likewise fell by 8.33%, from 0.24 in 2000 to 0.22 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,425 | #35,447 | -6.05% |
| Count | 644 | 635 | -1.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.22 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Trapasso
The Decennial U.S. Census data on the ethnicity of individuals bearing the Trapasso surname showed minor shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority self-identified as White, making up 97.05% in 2000 and 96.85% in 2010, experiencing a slight decrease of 0.21%. A small fraction identified as Hispanic, with a tiny growth from 1.55% to 1.57%. There were no individuals who identified as Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years. Interestingly, the category of Asian/Pacific Islander appeared in 2010 with 0.79%, and those reporting two or more races disappeared in 2010 after having represented 1.09% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.05% | 96.85% | -0.21% |
| Hispanic | 1.55% | 1.57% | 1.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.79% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.09% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |