Explore the Family Name Kapple
The meaning of Kapple
Americanized form of German Kappel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kapple in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kapple has experienced slight changes over the years. In 2000, Kapple was ranked 57,849 in terms of prevalence, with a total of 329 individuals bearing this surname. By 2010, although the rank decreased to 60,045, the count increased slightly to 336, indicating a growth rate of 2.13%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people declined by 8.33% from 0.12 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,849 | #60,045 | -3.8% |
| Count | 329 | 336 | 2.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kapple
Examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kapple, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of people with the surname Kapple identify as White. In 2000, 94.53% identified as White, which slightly decreased to 93.75% by 2010. There was no recorded data for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or belonging to two or more races for both years. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic dropped from 1.52% in 2000 to none in 2010. On the other hand, the Black community saw an emergence in 2010 with 1.49% identifying as Black, up from none in 2000. Finally, the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased slightly from 2.43% in 2000 to 2.38% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.53% | 93.75% | -0.83% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.43% | 2.38% | -2.06% |
| Black | 0% | 1.49% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.52% | 0% | 0% |