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

Rapadas, 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 Rapadas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rapadas in America

Rapadas is the 133863rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rapadas surname appeared 126 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 Rapadas.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rapadas 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 Rapadas

The surname RAPADAS is believed to have originated in Portugal, likely during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Portuguese word "rapada," meaning "shaved" or "bald," suggesting that the name may have been initially given as a descriptive nickname for someone who was bald or had their head shaved.

One of the earliest known references to the name RAPADAS can be found in historical records from the 15th century, where it appears in documents related to land ownership and tax records in the region of Alentejo, Portugal. This suggests that families bearing this surname had established themselves in this area during that time.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the RAPADAS name spread to other regions of Portugal, particularly in the northern provinces of Minho and Tras-os-Montes. Historical records from this period mention individuals with the surname RAPADAS holding positions of prominence, such as landowners, merchants, and local officials.

In the 18th century, a prominent figure bearing the RAPADAS surname was José Rapadas (1720-1789), a Portuguese architect and military engineer who was known for his work on several fortifications and public buildings in Lisbon and other parts of the country.

Another notable individual with the RAPADAS surname was João Rapadas (1845-1912), a Portuguese writer and journalist who contributed significantly to the literary and cultural scene of his time. He was known for his novels, poetry, and articles on various social and political issues.

During the 19th and early 20th centuries, the RAPADAS name appeared in various genealogical records and census documents across Portugal, indicating the continued presence and spread of families bearing this surname throughout the country.

In the late 20th century, one notable figure with the RAPADAS surname was António Rapadas (1938-2018), a Portuguese painter and sculptor who gained recognition for his abstract and figurative works, exhibiting in several galleries and museums both in Portugal and internationally.

While the RAPADAS surname is predominantly found in Portugal, it has also been carried by individuals and families who have emigrated to other parts of the world, including Brazil, the United States, and various European countries, due to historical migrations and movements of populations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rapadas

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

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

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