Explore the Family Name Cappel
The meaning of Cappel
1. English: variant of Capell. 2. German and Dutch: variant of Kappel and, in North America, (also) an altered form of this. This surname is also found in northern France and in Alsace and Lorraine (compare 3 below). 3. French: in some cases also a variant of Capel. Compare 2 above.
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How common is the last name Cappel in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Cappel" has experienced a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. The surname ranked 21,666th in 2000 but dropped to the 26,086th position by 2010, indicating a decline of 20.4%. Similarly, the count of people with this surname also decreased from 1,121 to 939 during the same period, representing a fall of 16.24%. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased as well, moving from 0.42 in 2000 to 0.32 in 2010, a drop of 23.81%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,666 | #26,086 | -20.4% |
| Count | 1,121 | 939 | -16.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.42 | 0.32 | -23.81% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cappel
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Cappel surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. While there was a slight decrease in this group from 94.74% to 94.25%, it still represents a significant portion of the population with this surname. The data shows a small percent increase among Hispanics (from 1.52% to 1.6%) and Blacks (from 2.41% to 2.98%) over the decade. The census recorded no change in the number of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals with the Cappel surname during this time, while those identifying with two or more races saw a minimal decrease from 0.54% to 0.53%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.74% | 94.25% | -0.52% |
| Black | 2.41% | 2.98% | 23.65% |
| Hispanic | 1.52% | 1.6% | 5.26% |
| Two or More Races | 0.54% | 0.53% | -1.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |