2010
#157,234
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Reppas
A Greek surname derived from the word "repa" meaning turnip.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 123 Americans carry the last name Reppas. That puts it at #151,639 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,786,621 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Reppas 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
123
1 in 2,786,621
Census rank
#151,639
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
107
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 107 bearers of the surname Reppas in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 151639th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Reppas, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.7%) and Black (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Reppas
The surname Reppas is of Greek origin, originating from the region of Macedonia in northern Greece. It is believed to have derived from the Greek word "reppa," which means "grape vine" or "vine tendril." This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who worked in vineyards or were involved in wine-making.
The earliest known records of the surname Reppas date back to the 16th century, when it appeared in various historical documents and manuscripts from the region. One notable reference is found in the cadastral records of the village of Veria, which mention a landowner named Ioannis Reppas in the late 16th century.
During the 17th and 18th centuries, the name Reppas became more widespread across Macedonia and parts of Thrace. It was often associated with families involved in agriculture, particularly viticulture. Some variations in spelling, such as Reppis and Reppos, were also encountered during this period.
One of the earliest known bearers of the surname Reppas was Konstantinos Reppas, born in the village of Naoussa in the late 17th century. He was a prominent landowner and viticulturist, renowned for his exceptional wine production. Another notable figure was Georgios Reppas, born in 1785 in the town of Serres, who was a merchant and trader of local wines.
In the 19th century, the surname Reppas was found in various parts of Greece, as families migrated from the northern regions to other areas. One notable bearer of the name was Ioannis Reppas, born in 1822 in the village of Kalambaka, who was a renowned winemaker and served as a local councilor.
Towards the end of the 19th century and into the early 20th century, several individuals with the surname Reppas made their mark in various fields. Nikolaos Reppas, born in 1875 in Thessaloniki, was a prominent lawyer and politician who served in the Greek parliament. Another notable figure was Alexandros Reppas, born in 1892 in Athens, who was a renowned architect and urban planner responsible for designing several iconic buildings in the city.
Throughout history, the surname Reppas has been closely associated with the traditions of viticulture and wine-making in Greece, particularly in the northern regions. While the name has spread to other parts of the country, its origins remain firmly rooted in the vine-growing regions of Macedonia and Thrace.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Reppas
Among Census respondents with the surname Reppas, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.7%) and Black (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Reppas 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 Reppas surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.5% · 100
- Hispanic or Latino3.7% · 4
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Reppas
Reppas appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#151,639
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
+4 bearers (+3.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 5,595 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #157,234 | 103 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #151,639 | 107 | 0.04 | +4 bearers (+3.9%) | Up 5,595 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 Reppas 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 | #157,234 | #151,639 | 3.6% |
| Count | 103 | 107 | 3.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 19.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Reppas bearers went from 103 to 107 (+3.9% change). The surname moved up 5,595 positions in the national ranking, going from #157,234 to #151,639.
FAQ
Reppas surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Reppas?
Name Census estimates that about 123 living Americans carry the surname Reppas. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,786,621 residents.
How common is Reppas?
Reppas ranks #151,639 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 107 people with the surname Reppas. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (123), 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 Reppas.
Has Reppas become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Reppas went from 103 recorded bearers to 107. That is an increase of 4 (+3.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #157,234 to #151,639.
What does the Census say about the background of Reppas?
Among Census respondents with the surname Reppas, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.7%) and Black (0.9%). 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 Reppas in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.5% (100 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Reppas appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.5%), Hispanic (3.7%), Black (0.9%). 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 Reppas (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 Reppas mean?
A Greek surname derived from the word "repa" meaning turnip. 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 Reppas (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 common is the surname Reppas?
For a quick modern take, check how many people are called Reppas on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.