Find out how popular the last name Kapil is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Kapil.

Kapil, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Kapil surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kapil in America

Kapil is the 86645th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kapil surname appeared 215 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Kapil.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kapil to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Kapil

The surname "KAPIL" is of Indian origin, believed to have originated during the medieval period in northern India. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "Kapila," which means "reddish-brown" or "tawny." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a descriptive term referring to an individual's physical appearance or complexion.

In ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, there are references to various sages and philosophers bearing the name "Kapila." One of the most notable is Kapila Muni, a revered sage who is credited with founding the Samkhya school of Hindu philosophy, which dates back to around the 6th century BCE.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname "KAPIL" can be traced back to the 12th century CE, when it appears in various historical records and inscriptions from the region now known as Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. During this period, the name was often associated with members of the Bhumihar Brahmin community, who were landowners and influential figures in the region.

In the 16th century, during the Mughal Empire, there are records of several individuals bearing the surname "KAPIL" holding prominent positions in the imperial court and administration. One such notable figure was Raja Jai Singh Kapil, a revered military commander who served under the Mughal Emperor Akbar and played a crucial role in several military campaigns.

Throughout history, the surname "KAPIL" has been carried by various notable individuals, including:

1. Bhupendra Kapil (1905-1982), an Indian freedom fighter and politician from Uttar Pradesh.
2. Krishan Kapil (1924-2010), an Indian writer and literary critic known for his contributions to Hindi literature.
3. Raj Kapil (1938-1988), an Indian actor and director who worked primarily in Bollywood films.
4. Kapil Dev (born 1959), a legendary Indian cricketer and former captain of the Indian national team, widely regarded as one of the greatest all-rounders in the history of the game.
5. Kapil Sibal (born 1948), an Indian politician, lawyer, and former Union Minister, who has served in various capacities in the Indian government.

While the surname "KAPIL" has its roots in northern India, it has since spread to other parts of the country and can be found among various communities and regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kapil

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Kapil.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Kapil was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Kapil has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Kapil was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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