Explore the Family Name Kappen
The meaning of Kappen
1. German: most likely a shortened form of Kappenmacher, an occupational name for a maker of hoods and hooded cloaks (see Kapp), or of Kappenberg, a habitational name from a place so named near Minden, Westphalia. 2. North German and Dutch: patronymic from North German Kapp and of its Dutch cognate Kap. Some characteristic forenames: German Ernst.
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How common is the last name Kappen in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kappen has increased over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 53,299th, but it rose to 51,066th in 2010, marking an improvement of 4.19%. The count of people with this surname also saw a significant increase from 364 in 2000 to 408 in 2010, reflecting a growth rate of 12.09%. Moreover, the proportion per 100,000 people had a small hike from 0.13 to 0.14, indicating a change of 7.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,299 | #51,066 | 4.19% |
| Count | 364 | 408 | 12.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.14 | 7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kappen
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnicity of individuals bearing the Kappen surname. In 2000, 94.51% identified as White, which slightly decreased to 92.65% in 2010. Interestingly, the percentage of individuals identifying their ethnicity as Asian/Pacific Islander more than doubled from 3.02% in 2000 to 6.13% in 2010. However, those reporting two or more races fell to zero in 2010 from 1.37% in 2000. There were no reports of Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.51% | 92.65% | -1.97% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.02% | 6.13% | 102.98% |
| Two or More Races | 1.37% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |