Explore the Family Name Capen
The meaning of Capen
1. Possibly an Americanized form of German Köppen, a variant of Kopp. 2. English (London): variant of Capon.
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How common is the last name Capen in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Capen has seen a slight decrease in popularity in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Capen ranked as the 20,945th most popular surname in the country, but by 2010, it had dropped to 23,647th place, representing a 12.9% decrease in rank. The actual count of individuals with this last name also decreased during this period, from 1,170 people in 2000 to 1,072 in 2010, which is an 8.38% decline. Moreover, the proportion of people with the Capen surname per 100,000 population fell by 16.28%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,945 | #23,647 | -12.9% |
| Count | 1,170 | 1,072 | -8.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.43 | 0.36 | -16.28% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Capen
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Capen has also shown some shifts from 2000 to 2010 based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the largest percentage of Capens identified as White at 95.64%, but this decreased slightly to 92.26% by 2010. Meanwhile, the percentages identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic saw substantial increases, from 1.11% to 2.15% and from 1.54% to 2.80% respectively. Those identifying as having two or more races also increased from 1.20% to 2.05%. However, there were no Capens who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.64% | 92.26% | -3.53% |
| Hispanic | 1.54% | 2.8% | 81.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.11% | 2.15% | 93.69% |
| Two or More Races | 1.2% | 2.05% | 70.83% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.51% | 0% | 0% |