Explore the Family Name Capes
The meaning of Capes
English: variant of Cape, with plural or post-medieval excrescent -s.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Capes in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Capes" experienced a decrease in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rank of the surname dropped by 11%, moving from 24,491 in 2000 to 27,185 in 2010. Similarly, the count of people carrying this surname also decreased by 7%, going from 957 individuals in 2000 to 890 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion per 100k population reflected this decline as well, showing a reduction of 14.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,491 | #27,185 | -11% |
| Count | 957 | 890 | -7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.3 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Capes
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Capes surname identified as White, accounting for 93.63% in 2000 and increasing slightly to 94.49% in 2010. Representation from other ethnic identities was relatively low. In both census years, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black. The percentage of individuals identifying as Two or More Races saw a slight uptick from 1.15% to 1.24%, while the Hispanic representation noted a decrease from 2.09% to 1.57%. The proportion of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant at 1.57%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.63% | 94.49% | 0.92% |
| Hispanic | 2.09% | 1.57% | -24.88% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.57% | 1.57% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.15% | 1.24% | 7.83% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.57% | 0% | 0% |