2010
#151,532
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Kapellusch
A surname derived from a Germanic word meaning "hooded cloak" or "cape".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 125 Americans carry the last name Kapellusch. That puts it at #150,205 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,742,035 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Kapellusch surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
125
1 in 2,742,035
Census rank
#150,205
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
109
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 109 bearers of the surname Kapellusch in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150205th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Kapellusch, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (0.9%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Kapellusch
The surname KAPELLUSCH has its origins in Germany, with records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the German word "Kappe," meaning a hood or cap, and the suffix "-lusch," which may have referred to a person who made or sold caps.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name KAPELLUSCH can be found in the town of Grünberg, in the historical region of Hesse, Germany. In a document dated 1557, a certain Hans KAPELLUSCH is mentioned as a resident of the town, suggesting the name's presence in the region during that time.
As the name spread across Germany, it underwent various spelling variations, including KAPPELUSCH, KAPPELLUSH, and KAPELLUSH. These variations were often influenced by local dialects and scribal practices of the time.
In the 17th century, a notable figure bearing the name KAPELLUSCH was Johann KAPELLUSCH, a German scholar and theologian born in 1624 in the town of Marburg. He authored several works on theology and religious studies during his lifetime.
The name also found its way into other parts of Europe, including the Netherlands, where a Dutch variant, KAPELLUSZ, emerged. One notable individual with this spelling was Pieter KAPELLUSZ, a Dutch merchant and ship owner who lived in the late 17th century and was involved in the lucrative trade between the Netherlands and the East Indies.
Another prominent individual with the surname KAPELLUSCH was Karl KAPELLUSCH, a German artist born in 1795 in the city of Dresden. He gained recognition for his landscape paintings, particularly those depicting the scenic regions of Saxony and the surrounding areas.
In the 19th century, the name KAPELLUSCH was also present in Austria, where a family of vintners and winemakers bearing the name settled in the region of Burgenland. One of the most notable members of this family was Franz KAPELLUSCH, born in 1832, who established a successful winery that remained in operation for several generations.
While the surname KAPELLUSCH may not have been as widespread as some other German names, it has left its mark in various regions and historical records, reflecting the diverse occupations and backgrounds of those who bore this unique surname.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Kapellusch
Among Census respondents with the surname Kapellusch, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (0.9%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Kapellusch bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Kapellusch surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White98.2% · 107
- Hispanic or Latino0.9% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Kapellusch
Kapellusch appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#150,205
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
+1 bearers (+0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 1,327 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #151,532 | 108 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #150,205 | 109 | 0.04 | +1 bearers (+0.9%) | Up 1,327 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Kapellusch surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #151,532 | #150,205 | 0.9% |
| Count | 108 | 109 | 0.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Kapellusch bearers went from 108 to 109 (+0.9% change). The surname moved up 1,327 positions in the national ranking, going from #151,532 to #150,205.
FAQ
Kapellusch surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Kapellusch?
Name Census estimates that about 125 living Americans carry the surname Kapellusch. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,742,035 residents.
How common is Kapellusch?
Kapellusch ranks #150,205 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 109 people with the surname Kapellusch. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (125), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Kapellusch.
Has Kapellusch become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Kapellusch went from 108 recorded bearers to 109. That is an increase of 1 (+0.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #151,532 to #150,205.
What does the Census say about the background of Kapellusch?
Among Census respondents with the surname Kapellusch, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (0.9%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Kapellusch in the 2020 Census, accounting for 98.2% (107 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Kapellusch appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (98.2%), Hispanic (0.9%), American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Kapellusch (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Kapellusch mean?
A surname derived from a Germanic word meaning "hooded cloak" or "cape". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Kapellusch (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Kapellusch?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.