Explore the Family Name Kauppila
The meaning of Kauppila
Finnish: habitational name from farms so named, from the personal name Kauppi + the locative suffix -la, thus referring to ‘Kauppi’s farm’. Established as a hereditary surname since the 19th century in southern, southwestern, and western Finland. Some characteristic forenames: Finnish Eino, Ensio, Oiva, Vaino. Scandinavian Nels.
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How common is the last name Kauppila in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kauppila ranked 50,686 in popularity in 2000 and dropped slightly to rank 52,037 in 2010, a decrease of approximately 2.67%. The count of people with this surname, however, increased from 387 in 2000 to 399 in 2010, marking an increase of around 3.1%. Despite these changes, the proportion of individuals named Kauppila per 100,000 remained unchanged at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,686 | #52,037 | -2.67% |
| Count | 387 | 399 | 3.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kauppila
As for the ethnic identity of those bearing the Kauppila surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority self-identify as White, though this percentage decreased slightly from 96.64% in 2000 to 94.74% in 2010. There was a significant increase in the number of individuals who identify as having two or more ethnicities, jumping from 1.29% in 2000 to 3.26% in 2010, a change of 152.71%. The census data listed no Kauppilas identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.64% | 94.74% | -1.97% |
| Two or More Races | 1.29% | 3.26% | 152.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |