Explore the Family Name Capulong
The meaning of Capulong
Filipino: nickname or status name from Tagalog and Kapampangan pulong ‘to hold a meeting’ + a Hispanicized form of the associative prefix ka-, referrring to someone with whom one meets or to a member of a council who regularly meets.
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How common is the last name Capulong in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Capulong has been growing in popularity over time. In 2000, it was ranked as the 50,178th most common surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had climbed to the 40,610th spot, representing a 19.07% change. The number of people with this surname also increased significantly during this period, going from 392 in 2000 to 538 in 2010, marking a 37.24% growth. Additionally, the proportion of individuals named Capulong per 100,000 people rose by 20%, from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.18 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,178 | #40,610 | 19.07% |
| Count | 392 | 538 | 37.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.18 | 20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Capulong
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Capulong, as taken from the Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly Asian/Pacific Islander. In 2000, 91.33% of those with this surname identified as such, although this figure slightly decreased to 89.03% by 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as two or more races increased by 31.07%, from 3.83% in 2000 to 5.02% in 2010. A small percentage identified as White (from 3.83% to 3.16%), while a new emergence of Hispanic identification appeared in 2010 at 2.60%. There were no recorded identifications as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 91.33% | 89.03% | -2.52% |
| Two or More Races | 3.83% | 5.02% | 31.07% |
| White | 3.83% | 3.16% | -17.49% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.6% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |