Explore the Family Name Kapela
The meaning of Kapela
Polish: occupational name for a musician, from Polish kapela ‘music band, court orchestra’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Wojciech.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kapela in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kapela has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 67,522nd most popular and this dropped to 73,005th in 2010, a decrease of about 8.12%. The number of people with the Kapela surname also decreased slightly during this period, from 273 to 266, corresponding to a -2.56% change. The proportion of individuals named Kapela per 100,000 people declined by 10%, from 0.1 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,522 | #73,005 | -8.12% |
| Count | 273 | 266 | -2.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kapela
Turning to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kapela, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority identify as White, although this proportion declined from 89.01% in 2000 to 84.21% in 2010. There is also an increase in the percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, rising from 5.49% to 6.39%. Those reporting two or more ethnicities increased significantly by 33.61% over the decade, going from 3.66% to 4.89%. Hispanic representation also appeared in 2010 at 3.01%, having been absent in 2000. There were no recorded instances of Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native affiliations for this surname in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.01% | 84.21% | -5.39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 5.49% | 6.39% | 16.39% |
| Two or More Races | 3.66% | 4.89% | 33.61% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.01% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |