Explore the Family Name Kapsalis
The meaning of Kapsalis
Greek: nickname derived from kapsalo, kapsalos ‘embers’, denoting someone having a ruddy color.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kapsalis in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kapsalis has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Specifically, the ranking of the name moved up from 68,360th most popular in 2000 to 64,559th in 2010, representing a 5.56% change. The count of individuals with this surname also rose by 14.5%, from 269 in 2000 to 308 in 2010. However, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.1 during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,360 | #64,559 | 5.56% |
| Count | 269 | 308 | 14.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kapsalis
The Decennial U.S. Census data provides insights into the ethnic identity distribution among those bearing the Kapsalis surname. In 2000, the majority identified as White (92.19%) and this percentage increased slightly by 3.54% to 95.45% in 2010. The next largest group, those identifying with two or more ethnicities, experienced a decrease from 5.20% in 2000 to 1.62% in 2010. A small percentage of Kapsalis identified as Hispanic, increasing from 1.86% to 2.27% over the decade. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.19% | 95.45% | 3.54% |
| Hispanic | 1.86% | 2.27% | 22.04% |
| Two or More Races | 5.2% | 1.62% | -68.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |