Find out how popular the last name Drapala is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Drapala.

Drapala, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Drapala surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Drapala in America

Drapala is the 84748th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Drapala surname appeared 221 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Drapala.

We can also compare 2010 data for Drapala to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Drapala

The surname Drapala is of Polish origin, with its roots tracing back to the 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old Polish word "drapać," which means "to scratch" or "to claw." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with occupations involving scraping or scratching, such as furriers or tanners.

The earliest known recorded instance of the Drapala surname can be found in the medieval Polish town of Kraków, where a certain Piotr Drapala was mentioned in a guild register from the year 1387. This record provides valuable insight into the name's longevity and its connection to the region's artisanal traditions.

In the 16th century, the name appeared in the Metryka Koronna, a series of historical records that chronicled the lives of Polish nobility and gentry. One notable figure from this time was Jan Drapala (1522-1589), a renowned swordsmith from the city of Lublin, whose exceptional craftsmanship earned him recognition throughout the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.

During the 17th century, the Drapala name was associated with several notable scholars and intellectuals. One such individual was Jakub Drapala (1624-1698), a renowned mathematician and astronomer who taught at the prestigious Jagiellonian University in Kraków. His contributions to the field of celestial mechanics were widely celebrated during his lifetime.

In the 19th century, the Drapala surname gained prominence in the realm of literature. Aleksander Drapala (1818-1892), a celebrated poet and playwright from the city of Poznań, was renowned for his poignant works that captured the spirit of the Polish people during a time of political unrest and struggle for independence.

Another notable figure bearing the Drapala surname was Katarzyna Drapala (1876-1954), a pioneering educator and women's rights advocate. Born in Galicia, she dedicated her life to promoting equal educational opportunities for girls and advocating for women's suffrage in the early 20th century.

Throughout its history, the Drapala surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, each contributing to the rich tapestry of Polish culture and society. While the name's origins may be rooted in humble occupations, its legacy has transcended boundaries, leaving an indelible mark on the annals of Poland's past.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Drapala

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Drapala.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Drapala was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Drapala has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Drapala was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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