Explore the Family Name Kapp
The meaning of Kapp
German: 1. from Middle High German kappe ‘hooded cloak’, hence a metonymic occupational name for a maker of hoods and hooded cloaks or a nickname for someone who habitually wore such a garment. 2. nickname from Middle High German kappe ‘capon’, probably denoting a weak or ineffectual man or a man with a high pitched voice. Compare English Capon. This surname is also found in France (Alsace and Lorraine). 3. from a pet form of the personal name Kaspar; see Casper.
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How common is the last name Kapp in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kapp has slightly decreased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 7741 in popularity with a count of 3957. However, by 2010, the rank had fallen to 8333 even though the count increased slightly to 3974. The proportion per 100,000 people also fell by 8.16 percent during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #7,741 | #8,333 | -7.65% |
| Count | 3,957 | 3,974 | 0.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.47 | 1.35 | -8.16% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kapp
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that individuals with the Kapp surname are predominantly of White ethnic identity. In 2000, an overwhelming 95.40 percent of the Kapp population identified as White, decreasing slightly to 94.31 percent in 2010. There was a significant increase in those identifying as two or more races and Hispanic, with changes of 52.46 percent and 51.06 percent respectively. The Asian/Pacific Islander representation within the Kapp population decreased by 34.37 percent. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.4% | 94.31% | -1.14% |
| Hispanic | 2.35% | 3.55% | 51.06% |
| Two or More Races | 0.61% | 0.93% | 52.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.96% | 0.63% | -34.37% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Kapp ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Kapp is French & German, which comprises 38.3% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (28.4%) and Ashkenazi Jewish (10.1%). Additional ancestries include Eastern European, Italian, Scandinavian, Spanish & Portuguese, and Indigenous American.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| French & German | 38.3% |
| British & Irish | 28.4% |
| Ashkenazi Jewish | 10.1% |
| Other | 23.1% |
Possible origins of the surname Kapp
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Kapp have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 67.90% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 67.90% |
| West Yorkshire, United Kingdom | 67.90% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 67.90% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 67.00% |
What Kapp haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Kapp is R-U152, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-U152 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include IJ-M429 and R-CTS241, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Tait, Lavender, Funk, Brink, Millard, Emmons, Pruitt, Garland, Talbott, Rowley.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Kapp surname are: H1, J1c, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Kapp have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Kapp" Surname 31.7%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Kapp" Surname 25.0%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Kapp" Surname 21.7%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Kapp" Surname 21.2%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Kapp?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Kapp are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition