Explore the Family Name Capper
The meaning of Capper
1. English: occupational name from Middle English capper(e), capier ‘cap maker’, an agent derivative of Old English cæppe ‘cap’. 2. Dutch, see Kapper.
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How common is the last name Capper in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Capper" has slightly declined between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, this surname was ranked 21,981 out of all surnames in the United States. However, by 2010, it dropped to rank 24,747. The total count of individuals with the surname also decreased from 1,100 in 2000 to 1,007 in 2010 - an 8.45% decrease. This drop is reflected in the proportion per 100k people, which declined by 17.07%, from 0.41 to 0.34.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,981 | #24,747 | -12.58% |
| Count | 1,100 | 1,007 | -8.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 0.34 | -17.07% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Capper
When it comes to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts within those carrying the "Capper" surname between 2000 and 2010. The majority self-identified as White with a slight decrease from 95.18% to 94.94%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 8.54%, while those identifying as Hispanic increased by 15.48%. Interestingly, there was a significant increase of 23.44% of individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, even though the overall percentage remains small. On the other hand, the number of individuals who identify as Black or as having two or more races decreased by 21.87% and 7.63% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.18% | 94.94% | -0.25% |
| Hispanic | 1.55% | 1.79% | 15.48% |
| Two or More Races | 1.18% | 1.09% | -7.63% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.82% | 0.89% | 8.54% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.64% | 0.79% | 23.44% |
| Black | 0.64% | 0.5% | -21.87% |