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

Capdevila, 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 Capdevila surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Capdevila in America

Capdevila is the 96368th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Capdevila surname appeared 189 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 Capdevila.

We can also compare 2010 data for Capdevila 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 Capdevila

The surname Capdevila is of Catalan origin, originating in the regions of Catalonia and Valencia in Spain during the medieval period. The name is derived from the Catalan words "cap" meaning "head" and "vila" meaning "town" or "village," suggesting that the name may have been given to someone who lived at the edge or entrance of a town or village.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Capdevila can be found in the "Llibre del Repartiment," a historical document from the 13th century that recorded the distribution of lands and properties in the newly conquered territories of Valencia after the Reconquista. This document mentions several individuals with the surname Capdevila, indicating that the name was already well-established in the region by that time.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Pere Capdevila was a prominent Catalan jurist and legal scholar who served as a counselor to the King of Aragon. His work on legal codes and jurisprudence had a significant influence on the legal system of the Aragonese Crown.

During the 16th century, a Catalan poet and playwright named Francesc Vicenç Capdevila gained recognition for his contributions to the literary traditions of the region. His works, written in Catalan, were widely popular and helped to preserve the language and culture during a time of political upheaval.

In the 18th century, a Spanish military officer named Josep Capdevila y Palau (1726-1798) played a crucial role in the defense of Barcelona during the Peninsular War against the French. His strategic leadership and bravery earned him recognition and honors from the Spanish Crown.

Another notable figure with the surname Capdevila was Arturo Capdevila (1889-1967), an Argentine writer, poet, and diplomat. He served as a diplomat for Argentina in various European countries and was renowned for his literary works, including novels, poetry collections, and essays that explored themes of nature, spirituality, and Argentine identity.

Throughout history, the Capdevila surname has been present in various regions of Spain, particularly in Catalonia and Valencia, and has also been carried to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora. While the name is still most prevalent in Spain, it can also be found in other Spanish-speaking countries, as well as in parts of South America, where descendants of Spanish immigrants have settled.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Capdevila

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

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

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