Explore the Family Name Caplette
The meaning of Caplette
Americanized form of French Caplet: derivative of capel, a regional form of chapeau ‘hat’, probably used as a nickname for a maker or seller of hats. Altered ending reflects the Canadian and American French practice of sounding the final -t. Some characteristic forenames: French Andre, Aurore, Pierre.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Caplette in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Caplette has increased in the United States from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 56,246, however, by 2010 it had moved up in rank to 52,970, an increase of 5.82%. The count, or number of people with the last name Caplette, also saw an increase over the decade, rising from 340 individuals in 2000 to 391 in 2010, a growth of 15.0%. The proportion per 100k remained steady at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,246 | #52,970 | 5.82% |
| Count | 340 | 391 | 15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Caplette
Turning to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Caplette identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight decrease in percentage from 92.35% to 92.07%. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category also saw a reduction in percentage over this period, falling 13.04% from 5.29% to 4.60%. In 2010, there were also minor representations of 'Two or more races' and 'Hispanic' at 1.28% each. No individuals with the Caplette surname identified as 'Black' or 'Asian/Pacific Islander'.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.35% | 92.07% | -0.3% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 5.29% | 4.6% | -13.04% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.28% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.28% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |