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

Ropati, 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 Ropati surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ropati in America

Ropati is the 111426th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ropati surname appeared 158 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 Ropati.

The history of the last name Ropati

The surname ROPATI is of Tongan origin, originating from the Polynesian island nation of Tonga in the South Pacific. It is believed to have emerged sometime around the 16th or 17th century, when written records of names and genealogies began to be more widely documented.

ROPATI is thought to be derived from the Tongan words "ropo" meaning "to gather" or "to collect," and "ati" which can refer to a person or group of people. This suggests that the name may have originally been associated with individuals or families who were skilled at gathering resources or leading groups of people.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name ROPATI can be found in the 18th-century Tongan oral traditions and genealogies, which were passed down through generations of storytellers and historians. These traditions often mentioned influential figures and leaders with the name ROPATI, indicating its significance within Tongan society.

Notable individuals with the surname ROPATI include Sione Ropati (1820-1892), a prominent Tongan noble and chief who played a crucial role in establishing the Tongan monarchy and constitutional government. Another notable figure is Sione Akau'ola Ropati (1877-1942), a Tongan politician and member of the Legislative Assembly.

Sione Viliami Ropati (1893-1961) was a Tongan artist and carver who helped preserve and promote traditional Tongan arts and crafts. Pita Viliami Ropati (born 1954) is a contemporary Tongan politician and member of the Legislative Assembly, carrying on the family's legacy in public service.

In the early 20th century, there are records of individuals with the surname ROPATI migrating from Tonga to other parts of the Pacific, such as Samoa and Fiji, where they established new branches of the family. This helped to further spread the name beyond its Tongan origins.

Throughout its history, the ROPATI surname has been closely associated with Tongan culture, traditions, and leadership. While its exact origins may be lost to time, it remains a prominent name in Tonga and serves as a reflection of the island nation's rich heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ropati

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

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 Ropati 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.

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

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