Explore the Family Name Caples
The meaning of Caples
1. English (Lancashire and Yorkshire): variant of Capell, with post-medieval excrescent -s. 2. Probably an altered form of German Goebbels, a patronymic from Goebel.
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How common is the last name Caples in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Caples has seen a slight decrease in rank from 13,522 in 2000 to 13,640 in 2010, marking a change of -0.87%. However, the count of individuals with this surname has increased by 7.76% over the same period, rising from 2,061 in 2000 to 2,221 in 2010. The proportion of the Caples surname per 100,000 people slightly dropped by 1.32%, going from 0.76 in 2000 to 0.75 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,522 | #13,640 | -0.87% |
| Count | 2,061 | 2,221 | 7.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.76 | 0.75 | -1.32% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Caples
The Caples surname's ethnic identity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. White representation decreased by 6.07% while Black representation saw an increase by 7.72%. Individuals identifying as Hispanic experienced a growth of 31.16%. Though they had no presence in 2000, by 2010, Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native representations emerged at 0.90% and 0.32% respectively. Those identifying with two or more races also saw a significant increase of 38%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 67.35% | 63.26% | -6.07% |
| Black | 28.63% | 30.84% | 7.72% |
| Hispanic | 1.99% | 2.61% | 31.16% |
| Two or More Races | 1.5% | 2.07% | 38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.9% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.32% | 0% |