Explore the Family Name Kapala
The meaning of Kapala
Polish (also Kapała): nickname from a derivative of kapać ‘to drip’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Halina, Jacek, Karol, Ryszard, Stanislaw.
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How common is the last name Kapala in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kapala has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Kapala ranked 48,109 in terms of popularity with 413 individuals bearing this name, accounting for approximately 0.15 per 100k people in the population. By 2010, the ranking had slipped to 51,281, with 406 individuals identified as Kapalas, representing roughly 0.14 per 100k people. This represents a modest change of -6.59 in rank and -1.69 in count, indicating a small decline in the use of this surname over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,109 | #51,281 | -6.59% |
| Count | 413 | 406 | -1.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kapala
When it comes to ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of those with the surname Kapala identified as White, with the proportion slightly dipping from 94.19% in 2000 to 94.09% in 2010. The second largest group were those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, though their representation almost halved from 2.42% to 1.23% over the decade. Those identifying as Hispanic made up 2.18% in 2000, decreasing slightly to 1.97% in 2010. Notably, the percentage of Kapalas identifying with two or more races went from nonexistent in 2000 to 1.72% in 2010, while the proportions of those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero throughout.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.19% | 94.09% | -0.11% |
| Hispanic | 2.18% | 1.97% | -9.63% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.72% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.42% | 1.23% | -49.17% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |