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

Capaldi, 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 Capaldi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Capaldi in America

Capaldi is the 26086th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Capaldi surname appeared 939 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 Capaldi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Capaldi 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 Capaldi

The surname Capaldi originated in Italy, with its earliest known bearers hailing from the region of Campania. The name is derived from the Italian word "capo," meaning "head" or "chief," combined with the suffix "-aldi," which denotes a patronymic or familial lineage. This suggests that the name may have been initially bestowed upon someone who held a position of authority or leadership within their community.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Capaldi name can be traced back to the 12th century, where it appears in a collection of historical documents from the city of Naples. This record mentions a certain "Niccolò Capaldi," who was a prominent merchant and landowner in the area.

During the Renaissance period, the Capaldi family gained further prominence, with several members achieving notable positions within the Catholic Church. In the 16th century, a Capaldi served as the Bishop of Aversa, a town located in the province of Caserta.

The name Capaldi can also be found in various historical records from the 17th and 18th centuries, often associated with prominent figures in the arts and academia. One such individual was Gian Battista Capaldi (1615-1678), a highly regarded painter and sculptor from Naples, renowned for his religious works and commissioned by numerous churches across Italy.

Another notable bearer of the Capaldi name was Vincenzo Capaldi (1772-1848), a renowned philosopher and scholar who served as a professor at the University of Naples. His contributions to the fields of metaphysics and ethics earned him significant recognition during his lifetime.

In more recent history, the Capaldi surname has been carried by several accomplished individuals, including:

1. Peter Capaldi (born 1958), a Scottish actor best known for his portrayal of the Twelfth Doctor in the long-running BBC series "Doctor Who."
2. Gino Capaldi (1912-1992), an Italian-American mobster and member of the Los Angeles crime family, who rose to prominence during the mid-20th century.
3. Rino Capaldi (1876-1940), an Italian architect and urban planner who played a significant role in the development of several cities in Italy, including Naples and Rome.
4. Marco Capaldi (born 1985), an Italian professional tennis player who has achieved notable rankings in both singles and doubles competitions.
5. Luciana Capaldi (1933-2018), an Italian actress and television personality, renowned for her roles in numerous Italian films and television series throughout the latter half of the 20th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Capaldi

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

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

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