Explore the Family Name Kaplun
The meaning of Kaplun
Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Kaplan. Some characteristic forenames: Russian Leonid, Arkadiy, Lev, Raisa, Aleksandr, Igor, Mikhail, Vladimir, Aleks, Anatoliy, Boris, Fania. Jewish Yakov, Esfir, Isaak, Isak, Rakhil, Sima, Yankel.
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How common is the last name Kaplun in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kaplun has seen a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 52,827th among all surnames and dropped to 53,316th in 2010, marking a decrease of 0.93%. However, even with this decline in rank, the count of individuals bearing this surname rose from 368 in 2000 to 388 in 2010, indicating an increase of 5.43%. The proportion per 100,000 people saw a decrease of 7.14%, transitioning from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,827 | #53,316 | -0.93% |
| Count | 368 | 388 | 5.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kaplun
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kaplun, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority are identified as White, making up 95.65% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 95.62% in 2010. The Hispanic ethnicity saw a significant increase over the decade, moving from 2.99% in 2000 to 4.12% in 2010, which represents a rise of 37.79%. Meanwhile, those identifying with two or more races comprised 1.36% in 2000 but weren't represented in the 2010 data. No individuals with this surname were identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.65% | 95.62% | -0.03% |
| Hispanic | 2.99% | 4.12% | 37.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.36% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |