Explore the Family Name Capwell
The meaning of Capwell
English (Worcestershire): variant of Capewell, probably a hypercorrect form of Capell.
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How common is the last name Capwell in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Capwell saw a marginal decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname dropped by 2.9% from 35,860 in 2000 to 36,900 in 2010. However, the overall count of individuals with this surname slightly increased by 2.2%, rising from 592 in 2000 to 605 in 2010. The proportion of people named Capwell per 100,000 decreased by 4.55%, indicating that while the absolute number of people with this surname increased, its prevalence in comparison to other surnames diminished.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,860 | #36,900 | -2.9% |
| Count | 592 | 605 | 2.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.21 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Capwell
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Capwell also revealed some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, a majority of people with the surname identified as White (95.10%), which slightly declined to 94.88% in 2010. The representation of Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic individuals among those with the surname Capwell increased by 57.14% and 63.37%, respectively, although they still represented a small fraction of the total. There was a minor decrease in the percentage of people identifying as two or more races, falling from 2.03% to 1.98%. No individuals with the surname Capwell identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.1% | 94.88% | -0.23% |
| Two or More Races | 2.03% | 1.98% | -2.46% |
| Hispanic | 1.01% | 1.65% | 63.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.84% | 1.32% | 57.14% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |