Explore the Family Name Capshaw
The meaning of Capshaw
English: perhaps a habitational name from Cadshaw near Blackburn, Lancashire, although the surname is not found in England.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Capshaw in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Capshaw showed a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010, falling from rank 24,807 to 25,332, representing a change of -2.12%. However, the total count of individuals bearing this surname increased from 942 to 977, indicating a growth rate of 3.72%. The proportion per 100,000 people also experienced a small decline, dipping by 5.71% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,807 | #25,332 | -2.12% |
| Count | 942 | 977 | 3.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.33 | -5.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Capshaw
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some changes. In 2000, 88.75% of those with the Capshaw surname identified as White, but the figure dropped slightly to 85.67% by 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase from 1.49% to 3.79%, equating to a 154.36% change. There was also a marginal rise in the Black category, from 5.20% to 5.83%. However, the percentage of Capshaws identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native fell slightly from 2.65% to 2.56%. The ethnicity categories of Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or more races were not represented in the 2010 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.75% | 85.67% | -3.47% |
| Black | 5.2% | 5.83% | 12.12% |
| Hispanic | 1.49% | 3.79% | 154.36% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.65% | 2.56% | -3.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.91% | 0% | 0% |