Explore the Family Name Caple
The meaning of Caple
1. English (Somerset and Gloucestershire): variant of Capell. 2. Americanized form of German Kappel or Dutch Capel.
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How common is the last name Caple in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Caple has seen a slight increase. In 2000, it was ranked 14,077th, but by 2010, it had risen to 13,622nd, representing a change of 3.23%. During the same period, the count of individuals with this surname also grew from 1,963 to 2,224, marking a considerable rise of 13.3%. The proportion per 100,000 people slightly increased as well, from 0.73 in 2000 to 0.75 in 2010, a change of 2.74%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,077 | #13,622 | 3.23% |
| Count | 1,963 | 2,224 | 13.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.73 | 0.75 | 2.74% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Caple
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts for those carrying the surname Caple between 2000 and 2010. There was a noticeable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 0.87% to 2.92%, a significant jump of 235.63%. Similarly, those identifying as two or more races saw an increase from 1.88% to 2.02%, a change of 7.45%. Individuals identifying as Black also increased slightly, from 34.64% to 35.48%. On the other hand, those identifying as White decreased from 61.64% to 58.81%. Additionally, in 2010, there were negligible proportions of individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native, which were not present in the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 61.64% | 58.81% | -4.59% |
| Black | 34.64% | 35.48% | 2.42% |
| Hispanic | 0.87% | 2.92% | 235.63% |
| Two or More Races | 1.88% | 2.02% | 7.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.4% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.36% | 0% |