Explore the Family Name Kappeler
The meaning of Kappeler
German: variant of Kappler.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kappeler in the United States?
The surname Kappeler, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, was not among the most common in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 57,544 in popularity, slipping slightly to 59,470 in 2010, a decrease of 3.35%. However, the number of people with this surname slightly increased during this period, from 331 in 2000 to 340 in 2010, showing a growth rate of 2.72%. The proportion of individuals named Kappeler per 100,000 population remained steady at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,544 | #59,470 | -3.35% |
| Count | 331 | 340 | 2.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kappeler
In terms of ethnic identity, the Kappeler surname is predominantly associated with individuals who identify as White, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, a significant 96.98% of Kappelers were White, but this proportion decreased slightly to 93.82% by 2010. The decade also saw some diversification in the ethnicity associated with this surname. While there were no Kappelers identifying as Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, these groups emerged in 2010, making up 2.65% and 1.47% of the Kappelers respectively. There were no persons named Kappeler who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or of two or more races during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.98% | 93.82% | -3.26% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.65% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.47% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |