2000
#50,686
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 387
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.14
Very Rare Last name
Kauppila
A Finnish surname derived from the word "kauppila" meaning a small shop or commercial establishment.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 470 Americans carry the last name Kauppila. That puts it at #54,291 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.14 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 729,265 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Kauppila 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
470
1 in 729,265
Census rank
#54,291
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
410
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 410 bearers of the surname Kauppila in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.14 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 54291st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Kauppila, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.6%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Kauppila
The surname Kauppila is of Finnish origin and is believed to have emerged in the 16th or 17th century. It is derived from the Finnish word "kauppa," meaning "trade" or "commerce," and the suffix "-la," which denotes a place or location. This suggests that the name may have originated from a specific place associated with trade or commercial activities.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kauppila can be found in the parish records of Turku, a city in southwestern Finland, dating back to the late 17th century. These records mention individuals with the surname Kauppila residing in the area.
During the 18th and 19th centuries, the name Kauppila became more widespread across Finland, particularly in the regions of Häme, Uusimaa, and Satakunta. It is believed that the name may have been adopted by families involved in mercantile or trading activities, or those who lived in areas known for their commercial significance.
In the 19th century, the name Kauppila appeared in several historical documents and records. For instance, Johan Kauppila (1803-1875) was a prominent Finnish farmer and landowner from the town of Pälkäne, known for his contributions to the local agricultural community.
Another notable individual with the surname Kauppila was Antti Kauppila (1858-1928), a Finnish politician and member of the Parliament of Finland. He was born in Hämeenkyrö and played a role in the early political landscape of the newly independent nation.
In the 20th century, the name Kauppila continued to be found across Finland. One significant figure was Erkki Kauppila (1918-2004), a Finnish author and journalist who wrote several books and articles on Finnish culture and history.
It is important to note that while the surname Kauppila has its roots in Finland, it has also been adopted by individuals of Finnish descent living in other parts of the world, such as Sweden, the United States, and Canada, due to migration and cultural exchange.
In summary, the surname Kauppila is a Finnish name that likely originated in the 16th or 17th century, possibly derived from a place associated with trade or commerce. It has a rich history in Finland, with notable individuals bearing the name across various fields, including agriculture, politics, and literature.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Kauppila
Among Census respondents with the surname Kauppila, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.6%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Kauppila 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 Kauppila surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.0% · 377
- Two or more races5.6% · 23
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 4
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.7% · 3
- Hispanic or Latino0.5% · 2
- Black or African American0.2% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Kauppila
Kauppila appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#52,037
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 399
+12 bearers (+3.1%)
Per 100,000 0.14
Rank movement Down 1,351 places
2020
#54,291
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 410
+11 bearers (+2.8%)
Per 100,000 0.14
Rank movement Down 2,254 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #50,686 | 387 | 0.14 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #52,037 | 399 | 0.14 | +12 bearers (+3.1%) | Down 1,351 places |
| 2020 | #54,291 | 410 | 0.14 | +11 bearers (+2.8%) | Down 2,254 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 Kauppila 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 | #52,037 | #54,291 | -4.3% |
| Count | 399 | 410 | 2.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.14 | 0.14 | -2.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Kauppila bearers went from 399 to 410 (+2.8% change). The surname moved down 2,254 positions in the national ranking, going from #52,037 to #54,291.
FAQ
Kauppila surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Kauppila?
Name Census estimates that about 470 living Americans carry the surname Kauppila. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 729,265 residents.
How common is Kauppila?
Kauppila ranks #54,291 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.14 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 410 people with the surname Kauppila. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (470), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.14 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.14 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 Kauppila.
Has Kauppila become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Kauppila went from 399 recorded bearers to 410. That is an increase of 11 (+2.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #52,037 to #54,291.
What does the Census say about the background of Kauppila?
Among Census respondents with the surname Kauppila, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.6%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.0%). 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 Kauppila in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.0% (377 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Kauppila appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.0%), Two or More Races (5.6%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.0%). 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 Kauppila (2000, 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 Kauppila mean?
A Finnish surname derived from the word "kauppila" meaning a small shop or commercial establishment. 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 Kauppila (0.14 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 common is the surname Kauppila?
You can see how many people have the last name Kauppila on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.