Explore the Family Name Kapfer
The meaning of Kapfer
1. German: topographic name for a dweller near the top of a mountain, from southern German Kapf ‘peak’, or a habitational name for someone from a place called Kapf. 2. South German: from an agent derivative of Middle High German kapfen ‘to stare or keep watch’, hence a nickname for an alert or watchful person, or an occupational name for a guard or watchman.
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How common is the last name Kapfer in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kapfer in the United States has slightly decreased over the decade between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 48,665th in terms of popularity and it fell to 51,176th by 2010, representing a change of -5.16%. Despite this decline in ranking, the count of individuals with this surname remained constant at 407 across both years. The proportion of people named Kapfer per 100,000 also showed a slight decrease from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,665 | #51,176 | -5.16% |
| Count | 407 | 407 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kapfer
When looking into the ethnicity of those with the surname Kapfer, as per the data provided by the Decennial U.S. Census, it's evident that the majority are identified as White. In 2000, around 99.51% of individuals with the surname Kapfer reported their ethnic identity as White, however by 2010 this figure had slightly dropped to 97.54%, indicating a small increase in ethnic diversity among those with this surname. There was no significant representation from Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories in either 2000 or 2010. In 2010, however, some individuals (1.47%) did identify as Hispanic.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.51% | 97.54% | -1.98% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.47% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |