Explore the Family Name Kaplin
The meaning of Kaplin
Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Kaplan.
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How common is the last name Kaplin in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kaplin saw a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kaplin was ranked as the 57,705th most popular surname, but by 2010 it fell to the 71,886th position, marking a 24.57% drop in rank. The count of individuals with this surname also experienced a decline from 330 in 2000 to 271 in 2010, a decrease of 17.88%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Kaplin per 100,000 decreased by 25%, from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,705 | #71,886 | -24.57% |
| Count | 330 | 271 | -17.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.09 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kaplin
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of people with the surname Kaplin identify as White. In 2000, 96.67% of Kaplins identified as White, and this percentage slightly increased to 98.15% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. Thus, the Kaplin surname is predominantly associated with the White ethnic identity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.67% | 98.15% | 1.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |