per capita

adverb or adjective | \ pər-ˈka-pə-tə \ | per cap·i·ta

1. : equally to each individual all property to pass to the descendants per capita —used of a method of distributing an especially intestate estate — compare per stirpes

   Note: Per capita distribution of an estate provides each descendant with an equal share of the estate's assets regardless of the degree of his or her kinship. Children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, etc., all receive equal shares.

2. : per unit of population : by or for each individual a high per capita tax burden