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

Capi, 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 Capi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Capi in America

Capi is the 108199th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Capi surname appeared 164 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 Capi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Capi 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 Capi

The surname Capi has its origins in Italy, where it first appeared in the 14th century. It is believed to be derived from the Italian word "capo," meaning "head" or "leader." The name may have been given to the head of a household or a prominent figure in a community.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Capi can be found in the Florentine Codex, a 16th-century manuscript that contains valuable information about the history and culture of the Aztec people. The name is mentioned in reference to a Spanish explorer who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expedition to Mexico.

In the 15th century, a family with the surname Capi owned a significant amount of land in the region of Umbria, located in central Italy. Records from this period indicate that the Capi family was involved in the production and trade of olive oil, a valuable commodity at the time.

During the Renaissance period, a painter named Andrea Capi (c. 1520-1590) gained recognition for his religious works, which adorned many churches throughout Italy. His most famous painting, "The Adoration of the Magi," can still be admired in the Church of San Lorenzo in Florence.

In the 18th century, a renowned Italian composer and violinist named Gasparo Capi (1707-1783) made significant contributions to the development of classical music. His compositions, which included concertos and sonatas, were widely performed and appreciated across Europe.

Another notable figure with the surname Capi was Girolamo Capi (1834-1911), an Italian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Italian Parliament. He was a strong advocate for workers' rights and played a crucial role in shaping labor laws in Italy during the late 19th century.

While the name Capi is not as common today as it once was, it remains a part of Italy's rich cultural heritage, with its origins deeply rooted in the history and traditions of the Italian peninsula.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Capi

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

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

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