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

Capece, 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 Capece surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Capece in America

Capece is the 28777th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Capece surname appeared 827 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 Capece.

We can also compare 2010 data for Capece 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 Capece

The surname Capece has its origins in Italy, specifically in the region of Campania. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 11th or 12th century. The name is derived from the Latin word "caput," meaning "head," and is thought to have been a nickname given to someone with a prominent head or distinctive facial features.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Capece dates back to the late 13th century, when a certain Nicola Capece was mentioned in a document from the city of Naples. In the 14th century, the Capece family gained prominence in the Kingdom of Naples, with several members holding important positions within the royal court and ecclesiastical ranks.

A notable figure from this era was Bartolomeo Capece (c. 1320 - c. 1390), a renowned jurist and professor of law at the University of Naples. He authored several influential legal treatises and served as a judge in the royal court of Naples. Another prominent individual was Giovanni Capece (c. 1360 - c. 1430), a high-ranking cleric who served as the Archbishop of Naples from 1422 until his death.

During the Renaissance period, the Capece family continued to play a significant role in the cultural and political landscape of Naples. One of the most celebrated members from this time was Gian Vincenzo Capece (c. 1510 - c. 1580), a humanist scholar, poet, and diplomat who served as the secretary to several popes and was highly regarded for his literary works.

In the 17th century, Girolamo Capece (c. 1590 - c. 1670) gained recognition as a renowned architect and engineer. He was responsible for designing several important buildings in Naples, including the Certosa di San Martino, a magnificent Carthusian monastery that is considered a masterpiece of Baroque architecture.

Another notable figure from the Capece family was Carlo Capece Galeota (c. 1680 - c. 1750), a jurist and author who served as the president of the Sacro Regio Consiglio, the highest court in the Kingdom of Naples. His influential legal writings and decisions helped shape the judicial system of the region during his time.

While the surname Capece has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and intermarriage. However, its origins can be traced back to the vibrant history of the Campania region and the prominent individuals who bore this surname throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Capece

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

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

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