Explore the Family Name Kapustka
The meaning of Kapustka
Polish: from a diminutive of Kapusta ‘cabbage’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Bronislaw, Janusz, Karol, Zofia.
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How common is the last name Kapustka in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kapustka saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 56,246th most popular surname in the country, dropping to 59,171st in 2010 - a change of -5.2%. However, the actual count of people with this surname marginally increased from 340 in 2000 to 342 in 2010, showing a growth rate of 0.59%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with the surname per 100,000 also decreased by -7.69% over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,246 | #59,171 | -5.2% |
| Count | 340 | 342 | 0.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kapustka
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that individuals bearing the Kapustka surname are predominantly of White ethnic identity. In both 2000 and 2010, more than 97% of Kapustkas identified as White. Notably, there was a slight increase in those identifying as Hispanic from 0% in 2000 to 2.05% in 2010. No Kapustkas identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Furthermore, there were no instances of individuals reporting two or more races within this surname group.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.94% | 97.95% | 0.01% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.05% | 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% |