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

Caperon, 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 Caperon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Caperon in America

Caperon is the 91221st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Caperon surname appeared 202 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 Caperon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Caperon 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 Caperon

The surname Caperon is believed to have originated in France, particularly in the region of Normandy, during the early medieval period. It is derived from the Old French word "caperon," which referred to a hooded cloak or cape worn by peasants and commoners. This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with someone who wore or made such cloaks.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Caperon can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land and property commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This document mentions a landowner named Radulfus Caperon, indicating the presence of the name in Normandy at the time.

As the surname spread across Europe, it underwent various spelling variations, including Capron, Caperon, and Caperon. These variations reflect regional dialects and scribal errors in record-keeping.

In the 13th century, a notable figure named Robert Caperon was recorded as a landowner in the county of Essex, England. This suggests that the name had already been established in England by this time, likely brought over by Norman settlers after the Norman Conquest of 1066.

During the 14th century, the name Caperon appeared in several historical records, such as the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire, where a John Caperon was mentioned as a taxpayer in 1327.

In the 15th century, a prominent individual named Jehan Caperon was a renowned wool merchant and financier in the city of Rouen, France. His business dealings and wealth highlight the socio-economic advancement of some families bearing the Caperon surname.

Another notable figure was Jean Caperon, a French painter who lived in the 16th century and is known for his religious paintings and portraits. His works can be found in various museums and collections across Europe.

In the 17th century, Guillaume Caperon was a French Huguenot who fled religious persecution and settled in England, where he became a successful merchant and landowner in the county of Kent.

Fast-forwarding to the 19th century, Charles Caperon (1808-1897) was a celebrated English landscape painter and etcher, renowned for his depictions of rural scenes and architectural subjects.

These examples illustrate the diverse backgrounds and achievements of individuals bearing the Caperon surname throughout history, spanning different regions, professions, and social strata.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Caperon

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

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

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