Explore the Family Name Kapler
The meaning of Kapler
1. German: variant of Kappler. 2. Germanized form of Hungarian Káplár or Kaplár: from káplár, status name for a corporal, ultimately from Latin caput ‘head’. 3. Slovenian: variant of Kaplar, a topographic name for someone who lived by a chapel, from an old variant of kapela ‘chapel’; or an occupational name for a chaplain’s assistant, from a German cognate of Latin capellarius (see Kappler).
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How common is the last name Kapler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname 'Kapler' saw a slight dip in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 48,469th in commonality amongst U.S. surnames, but by 2010 it had dropped to 49,723rd place, a decrease of 2.59%. Despite the drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the surname 'Kapler' increased from 409 in 2000 to 422 in 2010, showing a growth of 3.18%. However, when measured as a proportion per 100,000 people, the name's prevalence decreased by 6.67%, going from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,469 | #49,723 | -2.59% |
| Count | 409 | 422 | 3.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kapler
Moving on to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the overwhelming majority of people with the surname 'Kapler' identified as white in both 2000 and 2010, at 97.80% and 96.21% respectively. This represents a modest decline of 1.63% over the decade. A small percentage of Kaplers identified as Hispanic, with an increase from 1.47% in 2000 to 1.66% in 2010, marking a positive change of 12.93%. Meanwhile, there were no recorded instances of Kaplers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.8% | 96.21% | -1.63% |
| Hispanic | 1.47% | 1.66% | 12.93% |
| 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% |