Explore the Family Name Cappell
The meaning of Cappell
English: variant of Capell.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cappell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Cappell has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Cappell was ranked 67,725th but dropped to rank 74,375 in 2010, indicating a 9.82% decline in popularity. The count of individuals with this surname also fell marginally from 272 in 2000 to 260 in 2010, marking a 4.41% decrease. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people also saw a reduction by 10%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,725 | #74,375 | -9.82% |
| Count | 272 | 260 | -4.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cappell
When discussing the ethnic identity of those bearing the surname Cappell, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some changes between 2000 and 2010. Overwhelmingly, most individuals identified as White, with percentages at 87.5% in 2000 and 86.92% in 2010, showing a minor decrease of 0.66%. During this period, representation among those identifying as Black also decreased from 8.46% to 6.92%, a drop of 18.2%. Interestingly, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic rose from zero in 2000 to 4.23% in 2010. There were no reported individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, and no individuals reporting two or more races in 2010, down from 2.57% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.5% | 86.92% | -0.66% |
| Black | 8.46% | 6.92% | -18.2% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.23% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.57% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |