Explore the Family Name Kappes
The meaning of Kappes
German (Rhineland): variant of Kappus. Compare Coppess.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kappes in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kappes has slightly decreased over a decade. In 2000, it held the rank of 16,838 and by 2010, it had dropped to 17,385. This represents a decline of 3.25 percent. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased from 1,560 in 2000 to 1,624 in 2010, reflecting a growth of 4.1 percent. Despite this increase, when adjusted for population changes, the proportion per 100,000 decreased by 5.17 percent from 0.58 to 0.55.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,838 | #17,385 | -3.25% |
| Count | 1,560 | 1,624 | 4.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.58 | 0.55 | -5.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kappes
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provide insights into the ethnicity of individuals with the surname Kappes. In both 2000 and 2010, people of white ethnicity were predominant, making up 97.44 percent and 96 percent respectively. During this time, there was a noticeable increase in people identifying as Hispanic, from 0.83 percent to 1.85 percent, representing a remarkable change of 122.89 percent. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders showed a slight decrease, going from 0.58 percent to 0.49 percent. There was also an uptick in individuals identifying with two or more races, increasing by 25.24 percent from 1.03 percent to 1.29 percent. The data did not include any individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.44% | 96% | -1.48% |
| Hispanic | 0.83% | 1.85% | 122.89% |
| Two or More Races | 1.03% | 1.29% | 25.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.58% | 0.49% | -15.52% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |