Explore the Family Name Kappelman
The meaning of Kappelman
Americanized form of German Kappelmann: habitational name for someone from any of various places called Kappel, Cappel, or Kappeln (see Kappel). Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kappelman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kappelman has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 49,767th and by 2010 it slipped down to 54,637th, representing a drop of 9.79%. The total count of people with this surname also decreased from 396 in 2000 to 377 in 2010, marking a 4.8% decline. Consequently, the proportion of people named Kappelman per 100,000 dropped by 13.33% from 0.15 to 0.13 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,767 | #54,637 | -9.79% |
| Count | 396 | 377 | -4.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kappelman
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census also shows a shift in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kappelman between 2000 and 2010. Those identifying as White decreased from 96.72% to 93.63%. Despite these changes, the Kappelman surname remains predominantly associated with the White ethnicity. However, there were small increases in other ethnicities during this period. The Hispanic representation increased by 26.19%, going up from 1.26% to 1.59%. There was also a minor emergence of Asian/Pacific Islander and those indicating two or more races, which were not present in the 2000 census data for this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.72% | 93.63% | -3.19% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.39% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.86% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.26% | 1.59% | 26.19% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |