Explore the Family Name Kaplow
The meaning of Kaplow
Jewish (Ashkenazic): shortened form of Kaplowitz.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kaplow in the United States?
The surname Kaplow has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the decade, as indicated by the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 81,100th and dropped to 90,495th by 2010, reflecting an 11.58% decline. The actual frequency of this name also fell during this period, as the count went down from 217 in 2000 to 204 in 2010, showing a decrease of about 5.99%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people bearing the Kaplow surname dropped from 0.08 to 0.07, marking a 12.5% reduction.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #81,100 | #90,495 | -11.58% |
| Count | 217 | 204 | -5.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kaplow
When we take a look at the ethnic identity associated with the Kaplow surname, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, there have been some notable changes. In 2000, a high majority (92.17%) of individuals with this surname identified as White. This proportion remained largely consistent in 2010, albeit with a slight decrease to 91.67%. Strikingly, there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or those of two or more races in 2000, but these categories emerged in 2010, each accounting for 2.45% of the bearers of the Kaplow surname. The proportion of those identifying as Hispanic saw a decrease of 25.60%, falling from 4.61% in 2000 to 3.43% in 2010. The counts for Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native identities remained at zero for both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.17% | 91.67% | -0.54% |
| Hispanic | 4.61% | 3.43% | -25.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.45% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.45% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |