Explore the Family Name Yaple
The meaning of Yaple
1. Americanized form of German Jäppel and Jäpel: from a pet form of Japp. 2. In some cases possibly also an Americanized form of Slovenian Japelj: from a dialect pet form of the personal name Jakob (see Jacob).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Yaple in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Yaple had a decrease in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. Its rank fell from 27,105 to 29,198, indicating a 7.72% decline. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 840 in 2000 to 811 in 2010, marking a 3.45% drop. Consequently, the proportion of the Yaple surname per 100,000 people also went down by 12.9%, from 0.31 to 0.27.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,105 | #29,198 | -7.72% |
| Count | 840 | 811 | -3.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.27 | -12.9% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Yaple
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some variation over the decade. The percentage of individuals named Yaple who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander slightly increased from 0.71% in 2000 to 0.74% in 2010. Additionally, the Hispanic population within this surname group grew significantly by 228.33%, moving from 0.60% to 1.97%. There was also a new emergence of individuals identifying with two or more races, which was not recorded in 2000 but stood at 0.74% in 2010. However, the percentage of those identifying as White declined by 2.09%, from 97.86% to 95.81%. The numbers for Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native identities remained unchanged, with no representation during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.86% | 95.81% | -2.09% |
| Hispanic | 0.6% | 1.97% | 228.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.71% | 0.74% | 4.23% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.74% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |