Explore the Family Name Capaul
The meaning of Capaul
Swiss (Romansh): unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Capaul in the United States?
The surname "Capaul" ranked 72,717 in popularity according to the 2000 Decennial U.S. Census data, slipping to rank 77,788 by the 2010 Census, a decrease of approximately 7%. The number of individuals with this surname also slightly decreased from 249 in 2000 to 246 in 2010, marking a 1.2% drop. These figures indicate that the surname Capaul has become less common in the United States over this decade, with its proportion per 100,000 people decreasing by 11.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,717 | #77,788 | -6.97% |
| Count | 249 | 246 | -1.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Capaul
When it comes to ethnic identity associated with the surname "Capaul", the Decennial U.S. Census data shows no change in Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities between 2000 and 2010. The surname is predominantly associated with White ethnicity, making up 92.37% in 2000 and slightly increasing to 92.68% in 2010. Hispanic identification also saw a small increase from 4.42% to 4.47%. Interestingly, those identifying as two or more races dropped to zero over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.37% | 92.68% | 0.34% |
| Hispanic | 4.42% | 4.47% | 1.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.01% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |