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

Kapinos, 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 Kapinos surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kapinos in America

Kapinos is the 33164th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kapinos surname appeared 690 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 Kapinos.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kapinos 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 Kapinos

The surname Kapinos originates from Poland, with its roots dating back to the early 17th century. It is believed to have derived from the Polish word "kapina," meaning "small plot of land" or "parcel of land," suggesting that the name may have been initially associated with landowners or farmers.

During the medieval period, surnames were often derived from occupations, locations, or physical characteristics. In the case of Kapinos, it is likely that the name was initially given to individuals who owned or worked on small parcels of land.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Kapinos can be found in historical documents and parish records from the regions of Małopolska and Mazowsze in central Poland. These records often contain variations in spelling, such as Kapinosz, Kapinos, and Kapinosch, reflecting the regional dialects and scribal practices of the time.

One notable early bearer of the Kapinos surname was Jan Kapinos, a landowner and farmer who lived in the village of Kościelec near Kraków in the late 16th century. Records from this period provide valuable insights into the lives and occupations of those who carried the Kapinos name.

In the 18th century, the Kapinos surname gained prominence with the birth of Wojciech Kapinos (1735-1811), a renowned Polish artist and painter. His works, which included religious paintings and portraits, can still be found in churches and museums throughout Poland.

Another significant figure was Kazimierz Kapinos (1827-1901), a Polish writer and journalist who authored several novels and short stories that explored themes of rural life and social issues in 19th-century Poland.

The Kapinos surname also gained recognition beyond Poland's borders with the birth of Michał Kapinos (1881-1944), a Polish-American engineer and inventor. He is credited with developing several innovative mining technologies and held numerous patents in the United States.

In the 20th century, the name Kapinos continued to be carried by notable individuals, such as Andrzej Kapinos (1919-2003), a Polish-Canadian artist renowned for his landscape paintings depicting the natural beauty of Canada.

Throughout its history, the surname Kapinos has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including farmers, artists, writers, engineers, and inventors. While its origins can be traced back to the small landowners of early modern Poland, the name has since spread across different regions and countries, reflecting the diverse experiences and contributions of those who bear it.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kapinos

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

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 Kapinos 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 Kapinos 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 Kapinos was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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