Explore the Family Name Kapsner
The meaning of Kapsner
German (Bavaria): possibly a habitational name for someone from Kaps in Bavaria. In the US, this surname is found mainly in MN.
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How common is the last name Kapsner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kapsner has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 61,376th in terms of popularity, and this position decreased slightly to 62,045th in 2010, marking a drop of 1.09%. However, the number of individuals with this surname increased from 306 in 2000 to 323 in 2010, showing a growth of 5.56%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.11 during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,376 | #62,045 | -1.09% |
| Count | 306 | 323 | 5.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kapsner
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kapsner, the majority of individuals identify as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. Between 2000 and 2010, there was a minor decrease in the percentage of individuals identifying as White from 97.39% to 96.59%. Over the same period, there was an introduction of Hispanic identification within this surname group, amounting to 1.55% in 2010. Other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, and those identifying with two or more races, reported no change or were suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.39% | 96.59% | -0.82% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.55% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |