Explore the Family Name Caspers
The meaning of Caspers
North German and Dutch: patronymic from the personal name Casper. In North America, this surname may also be an altered form of the variant Kaspers. Some characteristic forenames: German Aloys, Elke, Erna, Gunter.
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How common is the last name Caspers in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Caspers has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 32,567th most popular, climbing to a rank of 31,329 by 2010, reflecting a growth rate of 3.8%. The number of individuals bearing the surname also rose from 665 in 2000 to 740 in 2010, marking an increase of 11.28%. However, the proportion of the surname Caspers per 100k individuals remained steady at 0.25.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,567 | #31,329 | 3.8% |
| Count | 665 | 740 | 11.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Caspers
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows a slight shift for the Caspers surname between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although there was a minor decrease from 97.14% in 2000 to 93.65% in 2010. During the same period, there was a significant rise in the percentage of Caspers identifying as Hispanic, increasing from 1.65% to 3.65%. Another change was observed in those identifying with two or more races, which jumped from 0.75% to 1.76%. There were no recorded instances of this surname linked to Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.14% | 93.65% | -3.59% |
| Hispanic | 1.65% | 3.65% | 121.21% |
| Two or More Races | 0.75% | 1.76% | 134.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |