Explore the Family Name Kapasi
The meaning of Kapasi
Indian (Gujarat): occupational name from a Gujarati word meaning ‘cotton dealer’.
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How common is the last name Kapasi in the United States?
The popularity of the surname Kapasi has seen an increase in the United States over the years, according to data based on the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the surname held a rank of 129,619 with just 121 recorded occurrences. By 2010, it had climbed to a rank of 92,358 with 199 instances, marking an increase in popularity of 28.75%. The proportion per 100k also rose from 0.04 to 0.07, reflecting a 75% growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #129,619 | #92,358 | 28.75% |
| Count | 121 | 199 | 64.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.04 | 0.07 | 75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kapasi
In terms of ethnicity, the majority of individuals with the surname Kapasi identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. As per the Decennial U.S. Census data, this group represented 92.56% of the Kapasi population in 2000 and slightly increased to 93.97% by 2010. In contrast, those identifying with two or more races experienced a complete drop from 4.13% to zero during the same period. A small portion identifying as white emerged in 2010, accounting for 5.03% of the Kapasi population. There were no recorded instances of people with this surname identifying as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 92.56% | 93.97% | 1.52% |
| White | 0% | 5.03% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 4.13% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |