Explore the Family Name Kapaun
The meaning of Kapaun
German: nickname from Kapaun ‘capon, castrated cock’ (see Capon), from Middle Low and High German kaphan, kappūn, later used to denote a well-nourished person.
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How common is the last name Kapaun in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kapaun has slightly decreased from 2000 to 2010. Ranked 49,671 in 2000, the name dropped to 51,396 by 2010, marking a decrease of 3.47%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals bearing the Kapaun surname increased from 397 to 405 during the same period, indicating a growth of 2.02%. However, the proportion of people named Kapaun per 100,000 residents saw a decrease of 6.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,671 | #51,396 | -3.47% |
| Count | 397 | 405 | 2.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kapaun
In terms of ethnicity, the census reveals that the majority of people with the Kapaun surname identify as white, though there was a slight decrease in this group between 2000 and 2010 (from 96.47% to 94.81%). According to the Decennial U.S. Census, there were no individuals with this surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. There was, however, a notable increase in those identifying as two or more races, rising from 1.26% to 2.47%. Additionally, there was a new emergence of individuals identifying as Hispanic by 2010, making up 1.73% of all Kapauns.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.47% | 94.81% | -1.72% |
| Two or More Races | 1.26% | 2.47% | 96.03% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.73% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |