2000
#139,757
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Garrepy
A French surname derived from the plant name for carraway seeds.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 135 Americans carry the last name Garrepy. That puts it at #143,511 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,538,921 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Garrepy surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
135
1 in 2,538,921
Census rank
#143,511
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
118
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 118 bearers of the surname Garrepy in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 143511th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Garrepy, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.1%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Garrepy
The surname GARREPY originates from France, with roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "garrepier," which means "a person who makes or repairs roads." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname were likely involved in the construction or maintenance of roads and pathways.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name GARREPY can be found in the Livre des Bourgeois de Rouen, a historical manuscript dating back to the 14th century. This document contains records of citizens and residents of the city of Rouen, indicating that the name was present in this region of Normandy during that time period.
In the 16th century, the GARREPY name appeared in various official records and documents throughout northern France, particularly in the regions of Normandy and Picardy. One notable example is Jacques GARREPY, a merchant from Rouen who was mentioned in a trade register dated 1567.
The name GARREPY has also been associated with several place names in France, such as Garrepuis, a small village located in the department of Somme. This connection suggests that some bearers of the surname may have originated from or resided in these locations.
Notable individuals with the surname GARREPY throughout history include:
1. Pierre GARREPY (c. 1620 - 1692), a French colonist who settled in New France (present-day Quebec, Canada) in the mid-17th century.
2. Michel GARREPY (1697 - 1777), a French soldier and explorer who participated in several expeditions in North America.
3. Jean-Baptiste GARREPY (1758 - 1832), a French poet and playwright known for his works in the Romantic literary movement.
4. Émilie GARREPY (1815 - 1891), a French educator and advocate for women's rights, who founded several schools for girls in Paris.
5. Alexandre GARREPY (1879 - 1955), a French artist and painter renowned for his impressionistic landscapes and portraiture.
While the GARREPY surname has its roots in France, it has also been carried by individuals across various parts of the world, including Canada, the United States, and other countries, due to immigration and migration patterns over the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Garrepy
Among Census respondents with the surname Garrepy, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.1%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Garrepy bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Garrepy surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.7% · 107
- Hispanic or Latino5.1% · 6
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.7% · 2
- Two or more races1.7% · 2
- Black or African American0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Garrepy
Garrepy appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#133,048
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 127
+17 bearers (+15.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 6,709 places
2020
#143,511
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
-9 bearers (-7.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 10,463 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #139,757 | 110 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #133,048 | 127 | 0.04 | +17 bearers (+15.5%) | Up 6,709 places |
| 2020 | #143,511 | 118 | 0.04 | -9 bearers (-7.1%) | Down 10,463 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Garrepy surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #133,048 | #143,511 | -7.9% |
| Count | 127 | 118 | -7.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -1.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Garrepy bearers went from 127 to 118 (-7.1% change). The surname moved down 10,463 positions in the national ranking, going from #133,048 to #143,511.
FAQ
Garrepy surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Garrepy?
Name Census estimates that about 135 living Americans carry the surname Garrepy. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,538,921 residents.
How common is Garrepy?
Garrepy ranks #143,511 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 118 people with the surname Garrepy. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (135), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Garrepy.
Has Garrepy become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Garrepy went from 127 recorded bearers to 118. That is a decrease of 9 (-7.1%). In the national ranking it fell from #133,048 to #143,511.
What does the Census say about the background of Garrepy?
Among Census respondents with the surname Garrepy, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.1%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Garrepy in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.7% (107 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Garrepy appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.7%), Hispanic (5.1%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Garrepy (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Garrepy mean?
A French surname derived from the plant name for carraway seeds. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Garrepy (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Garrepy?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.