Explore the Family Name Kaptein
The meaning of Kaptein
Dutch: status name from kaptein, a title meaning ‘captain’. Compare Captain.
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How common is the last name Kaptein in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kaptein saw a rise in popularity in the United States between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname climbed from 94,676 in 2000 to 89,403 in 2010, marking a positive shift of approximately 5.57%. The count of individuals carrying the Kaptein surname also increased by 15.64%, moving from 179 in 2000 to 207 in 2010. Despite these changes, the proportion of Kapteins per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #94,676 | #89,403 | 5.57% |
| Count | 179 | 207 | 15.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kaptein
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that almost all bearers of the surname Kaptein identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with the percentage increasing slightly from 98.88% to 99.52%. There were no recorded Kapteins identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Similarly, there were no individuals who identified as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.88% | 99.52% | 0.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |