Explore the Family Name Kapolka
The meaning of Kapolka
Polish (Kapołka): nickname or metonymic occupational name from Polish dialect kapałka ‘whey’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Jozef, Lukasz, Stanislaw.
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How common is the last name Kapolka in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kapolka saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 66,676th most popular surname, but dropped to the 73,911th position by 2010, indicating a change of -10.85%. The number of individuals bearing this surname also decreased from 277 to 262 during this decade, showing a decline of -5.42%. This resulted in the proportion of people with the surname Kapolka per 100,000 dropping by -10.0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,676 | #73,911 | -10.85% |
| Count | 277 | 262 | -5.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kapolka
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Kapolka surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 98.19% of individuals with this surname identified as White, and this figure slightly increased to 99.62% in 2010, marking a change of 1.46%. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the Kapolka surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either of these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.19% | 99.62% | 1.46% |
| 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% |