Explore the Family Name Kappas
The meaning of Kappas
Greek: shortened form of a surname beginning with the prefix Kapa-, Kamba-, or Kapo-, from Turkish kaba ‘large’, also ‘coarse’, for example Kapogiannis ‘John the coarse’. It is unlikely to be from Latin cappa ‘cape’. Compare Cappas. Some characteristic forenames: Greek Anthi, Panagiota, Sotos.
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How common is the last name Kappas in the United States?
The surname Kappas, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, ranked 81,414th in popularity in the year 2000 and dropped slightly to 82,044th in 2010, reflecting a marginal decline of 0.77%. However, the total count of individuals bearing this surname increased from 216 in 2000 to 230 in 2010, indicating a growth of 6.48%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 remained the same at 0.08 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #81,414 | #82,044 | -0.77% |
| Count | 216 | 230 | 6.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kappas
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Kappas surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight decrease from 97.22% to 96.96%. There were no records of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years. However, there was a small percentage (2.31%) of individuals in 2000 who identified with two or more races, but this figure fell to zero by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.22% | 96.96% | -0.27% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.31% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |