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

Capaz, 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 Capaz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Capaz in America

Capaz is the 107669th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Capaz surname appeared 165 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 Capaz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Capaz 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 Capaz

The surname CAPAZ has its origins in Spain, with records dating back to the 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "capaz," meaning "capable" or "able." The name was initially associated with individuals who possessed notable skills, abilities, or talents.

In the early 16th century, the name CAPAZ appeared in historical documents from the region of Andalusia, particularly in the cities of Seville and Cordoba. These records often referred to skilled artisans, craftsmen, or professionals who excelled in their respective fields.

One of the earliest known references to the name CAPAZ can be found in the municipal archives of Seville, where a certain Juan Capaz was listed as a master goldsmith in 1532. His work was highly regarded, and he received commissions from wealthy patrons and religious institutions.

During the 17th century, the CAPAZ surname gained prominence in the city of Valencia, where a family of successful merchants and traders carried the name. Notably, Pedro Capaz (1612-1689) was a renowned silk trader who established a prosperous business exporting Valencian silk to markets across Europe.

In the 18th century, the name CAPAZ appeared in various Spanish colonial records from the Americas. One notable individual was Ignacio Capaz (1724-1798), a Spanish military officer who served in the defense of Havana, Cuba, during the Seven Years' War.

The 19th century saw the CAPAZ surname spread to other parts of Spain, as well as to Spanish-speaking regions in Latin America. One notable bearer of the name was María Capaz (1841-1923), a celebrated writer and poet from Seville, whose works explored themes of love, nature, and Spanish culture.

Throughout history, several other individuals with the CAPAZ surname have left their mark in various fields. These include Antonio Capaz (1756-1834), a renowned architect who designed several notable buildings in Madrid; Javier Capaz (1902-1976), a pioneering aviator and one of the first Spaniards to obtain a pilot's license; and Isabel Capaz (1918-2005), a renowned sculptor whose works adorned public spaces across Spain.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Capaz

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

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

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