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

Capewell, 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 Capewell surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Capewell in America

Capewell is the 133863rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Capewell surname appeared 126 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 Capewell.

The history of the last name Capewell

The surname Capewell is of English origin, deriving from the Old English words "cap" and "well," which combined to refer to a spring or well located near a headland or promontory. This name likely originated in the county of Staffordshire, England, during the medieval period.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Capewell surname appears in the Assize Rolls of Staffordshire in 1272, where a Richard de Capewell is mentioned. This indicates that the name was already established in the region by the 13th century.

In the late 16th century, records show a Nicholas Capewell residing in the parish of Norbury, Staffordshire. He was a landowner and is believed to have been a descendant of the earlier Capewells from the same area.

The Capewell name is also found in the Hearth Tax Rolls of Staffordshire in the late 17th century, suggesting that the family had maintained a presence in the county over several centuries.

A notable figure bearing this surname was Sir William Capewell (1590-1649), a prominent English lawyer and judge who served as Lord Chief Justice of Ireland from 1639 to 1641. He was born in Shropshire and had connections to the Capewell family of Staffordshire.

Another individual of note was John Capewell (1714-1781), a British artist and engraver who specialized in portraiture and biblical scenes. He was born in Gloucestershire and is believed to have been a descendant of the Capewells from the west of England.

In the 19th century, a certain Henry Capewell (1825-1895) made a name for himself as a successful industrialist and inventor in Connecticut, United States. He had emigrated from England and founded the Capewell Horse Nail Company, which became a leading manufacturer of horse nails and other metalwork products.

The Capewell surname has also been associated with various place names in England, such as Capewell Hill in Staffordshire and Capewell Lane in Cheshire, further reinforcing its geographic origins and connections to the region.

Overall, the surname Capewell has a rich history rooted in the English counties of Staffordshire, Shropshire, and Cheshire, with traceable records dating back to the 13th century. It has been borne by notable individuals in fields ranging from law and art to industry and manufacturing.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Capewell

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

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 Capewell 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.

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

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