Explore the Family Name Kaplowitz
The meaning of Kaplowitz
Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Koplowitz. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Hyman, Shimon, Toba, Yocheved.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kaplowitz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, "Kaplowitz" is not a very common surname in the United States. In 2000, it ranked 35,288 in terms of popularity and slipped slightly to rank 37,792 by 2010. The number of individuals bearing this surname also decreased from 604 in 2000 to 588 in 2010, reflecting a negative growth rate of -2.65%. The proportion per 100k people fell by -9.09% over the decade, indicating a decrease in popularity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,288 | #37,792 | -7.1% |
| Count | 604 | 588 | -2.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.2 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kaplowitz
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of Kaplowitz's are White, with 96.52% identified as such in 2000 and 96.43% in 2010, showing a negligible change of -0.09%. According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there was a slight increase in individuals identifying as Hispanic, growing from 0.83% in 2000 to 1.19% in 2010, a growth of 43.37%. There were also some who started identifying as Black in 2010. However, no individuals with the Kaplowitz surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.52% | 96.43% | -0.09% |
| Hispanic | 0.83% | 1.19% | 43.37% |
| Black | 0% | 1.19% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.48% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |