Rappoport
The surname refers to someone from the German town of Rappoltsweiler.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 274 Americans carry the last name Rappoport. That puts it at #77,264 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.08 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,250,928 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Rappoport surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, 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
274
1 in 1,250,928
Census rank
#77,264
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
248
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 248 bearers of the surname Rappoport in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.08 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 77264th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Rappoport, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.4%) and Two or More Races (2.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Rappoport
The surname Rappoport is of Jewish Ashkenazi origin and has its roots in the German language. It was originally derived from the Yiddish name "Raphe," which means "serene" or "peaceful." The name was adopted by families living in the Rhineland region of Germany during the Middle Ages.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Rappoport can be traced back to the 16th century in various Jewish community records and tax rolls. One notable example is the mention of a Jacob Rappoport in the records of the Jewish community in Frankfurt am Main in the year 1568.
As Jews migrated eastward into Poland and Russia during the 17th and 18th centuries, the name Rappoport became more widespread. It was often spelled in various ways, such as Rappoport, Rapoport, or Rapaport, reflecting the different pronunciations and spelling conventions of different regions.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Rappoport was Rabbi Chaim Rappoport (1670-1736), a prominent Talmudic scholar and author from Lviv, Poland. Another notable figure was Solomon Rappoport (1790-1867), a renowned rabbi and scholar from Lemberg (now Lviv, Ukraine), who authored several works on Jewish law and philosophy.
In the 19th century, the Rappoport surname gained prominence with individuals such as Samuel Rappoport (1808-1885), a Russian-Jewish mathematician and educator who made significant contributions to the field of number theory. Another notable figure was Simeon Rappoport (1844-1923), a Russian-Jewish playwright and author who wrote extensively on Jewish culture and history.
One of the most famous individuals with the Rappoport surname was Anatoly Rappoport (1911-2007), a Russian-American mathematician and game theorist who made groundbreaking contributions to the field of decision theory and conflict resolution. He is considered a pioneer in the study of game theory and its applications to social and political sciences.
Over time, the Rappoport surname has spread across various parts of the world, with notable individuals bearing the name in fields such as academia, literature, science, and the arts. However, its origins can be traced back to the Jewish communities of Germany and Eastern Europe, where it emerged as a distinct surname during the Middle Ages and Renaissance periods.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Rappoport
Among Census respondents with the surname Rappoport, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.4%) and Two or More Races (2.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Rappoport bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 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.
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 Rappoport surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.2%
- Hispanic or Latino2.4%
- Two or more races2.4%
Year on year
2010 vs 2010 Census
How has the Rappoport surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2010 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #77,264 | #77,264 | 0.0% |
| Count | 248 | 248 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2010 Census, the number of Rappoport bearers went from 248 to 248 (+0.0% change). The surname held its position in the national ranking, going from #77,264 to #77,264.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Rappoport
FAQ
Rappoport surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Rappoport?
The surname Rappoport holds position #77,264 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 274 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.08 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Rappoport surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Rappoport, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.4%) and Two or More Races (2.4%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.