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

Rapada, 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 Rapada surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rapada in America

Rapada is the 98982nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rapada surname appeared 183 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 Rapada.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rapada 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 Rapada

The surname Rapada originated in the northern regions of Spain, particularly in the regions of Cantabria and Asturias, during the early medieval period. It is derived from the Latin word "rapada," which means "steep slope" or "cliff." This suggests that the name was likely given to individuals who lived near or worked on steep mountainous areas.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Rapada surname can be found in the Becerro de las Behetrías de Castilla, a document from the 14th century that recorded landowners and their properties. In this document, a certain Pedro Rapada is listed as a landowner in the village of Liébana, located in the Cantabrian Mountains.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Rapada name appeared in various legal documents and records throughout the northern regions of Spain. Notable individuals bearing this surname include Juan Rapada (1542-1612), a renowned architect who worked on several churches and monasteries in the city of Oviedo.

In the 18th century, the Rapada family expanded to other parts of Spain, as well as to the Americas. One notable member was Tomás Rapada (1729-1802), a Spanish military officer who served in the Spanish colonies of Cuba and Puerto Rico.

The 19th century saw the rise of several influential figures with the Rapada surname. One such figure was Juana Rapada (1812-1891), a prominent educator and advocate for women's rights in Spain. Another notable individual was Manuel Rapada (1845-1920), a Spanish writer and poet who gained recognition for his works celebrating the natural beauty of the Cantabrian region.

In the 20th century, the Rapada name continued to be associated with various fields, including the arts, academia, and politics. One example is Enrique Rapada (1912-1998), a renowned Spanish painter known for his landscapes and portraits depicting life in rural Spain.

While the Rapada surname is most commonly found in Spain and Latin American countries with Spanish heritage, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and intermarriage. However, its roots can be traced back to the rugged landscapes of northern Spain, where the name originated as a descriptor of those who lived and worked in steep, mountainous areas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rapada

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

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 Rapada 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 Rapada 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 Rapada was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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