Explore the Family Name Tschappat
The meaning of Tschappat
Swiss German (Tschäppät): nickname from a protective garment, a duster coat, so named.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Tschappat in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Tschappat" has seen a slight increase in the United States from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Tschappat ranked as the 82,019th most popular surname, but by 2010, it moved up to the 80,419th spot, marking an ascent of 1.95%. Similarly, the count of individuals bearing this surname also experienced growth during this period, increasing by 10.28%, from 214 in 2000 to 236 in 2010. However, the proportion of Tschappat holders per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.08 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #82,019 | #80,419 | 1.95% |
| Count | 214 | 236 | 10.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tschappat
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Tschappat, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White, accounting for 97.66% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 94.92% in 2010. The decade saw no representation of Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities within the Tschappat population. Interestingly, the survey recorded a small emergence of individuals identifying with two or more races, marking a 4.24% share in 2010, which was non-existent in the 2000 census data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.66% | 94.92% | -2.81% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 4.24% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |