Explore the Family Name Trappe
The meaning of Trappe
German and Irish: variant of Trapp. This is the usual spelling of the name in Ireland, where it has been established since the 16th century. Some characteristic forenames: German Rainer.
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How common is the last name Trappe in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Trappe has slightly declined over a decade. In 2000, Trappe was ranked 51,680th in terms of surname prevalence in the United States, and by 2010 it had slipped to 55,741st place, marking a 7.86% decline in rank. The actual count of individuals with this surname also dropped from 378 in 2000 to 368 in 2010, representing a decrease of 2.65%. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 14.29%, moving from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,680 | #55,741 | -7.86% |
| Count | 378 | 368 | -2.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Trappe
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census highlights that those carrying the Trappe surname are predominantly of White ethnic identity. In 2000, 98.68% of the Trappest were identified as White. By 2010, although this percentage had fallen slightly to 97.01%, it still represented the vast majority. During this period, there was no recorded change in the numbers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Interestingly, 2010 did see a new entry with 1.36% identifying as Hispanic, where there had been none in the previous census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.68% | 97.01% | -1.69% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.36% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |