2010
#145,220
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Capicchioni
An Italian surname derived from the Latin words "caput" (head) and "pix" (pitch), possibly referring to makers or sellers of pitch or tar.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 133 Americans carry the last name Capicchioni. That puts it at #145,028 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,577,100 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Capicchioni surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
133
1 in 2,577,100
Census rank
#145,028
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
116
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 116 bearers of the surname Capicchioni in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145028th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Capicchioni, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.8%. The next largest groups are Black (2.6%) and Hispanic (2.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Capicchioni
The surname Capicchioni has its origins in Italy, specifically in the region of Umbria. It is believed to have emerged during the late Middle Ages, around the 13th or 14th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Italian word "cappicchio," which means a small cloak or cape.
One of the earliest known references to the name Capicchioni can be found in a historical document from the town of Perugia, dated 1367. This document mentions a certain Giovanni Capicchioni, who was a merchant and landowner in the area. Another early record of the name is from the nearby town of Assisi, where a family by the name of Capicchioni is mentioned in a church registry from 1412.
In the 15th century, a notable figure named Pietro Capicchioni was a prominent scholar and writer in Umbria. He authored several works on philosophy and theology, and his writings were widely circulated throughout Italy during his lifetime (1435-1502). Additionally, in the early 16th century, a man named Matteo Capicchioni was a renowned architect who designed several churches and public buildings in the city of Perugia.
The name Capicchioni is also linked to several place names in the region of Umbria. For instance, there is a small village called Capicchione, located near the town of Gubbio, which is believed to have derived its name from the surname. Similarly, there is a hamlet called Capicchioni in the municipality of Corciano, near Perugia.
Some other notable individuals with the surname Capicchioni throughout history include:
1. Girolamo Capicchioni (1592-1670), an Italian painter and architect from Perugia, known for his works in churches and palaces across Umbria.
2. Vincenzo Capicchioni (1734-1811), a composer and music teacher from Assisi, who wrote several operas and sacred works.
3. Emilia Capicchioni (1830-1895), an Italian writer and journalist from Perugia, who advocated for women's rights and education.
4. Giuseppe Capicchioni (1875-1949), an Italian politician and lawyer from Umbria, who served as a member of the Chamber of Deputies in the early 20th century.
5. Renato Capicchioni (1925-2007), an Italian sculptor and artist from Perugia, known for his abstract and modernist works in bronze and stone.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Capicchioni
Among Census respondents with the surname Capicchioni, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.8%. The next largest groups are Black (2.6%) and Hispanic (2.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Capicchioni bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Capicchioni surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.8% · 110
- Black or African American2.6% · 3
- Hispanic or Latino2.6% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Capicchioni
Capicchioni appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#145,028
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
+2 bearers (+1.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 192 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #145,220 | 114 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #145,028 | 116 | 0.04 | +2 bearers (+1.8%) | Up 192 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Capicchioni surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #145,220 | #145,028 | 0.1% |
| Count | 114 | 116 | 1.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Capicchioni bearers went from 114 to 116 (+1.8% change). The surname moved up 192 positions in the national ranking, going from #145,220 to #145,028.
FAQ
Capicchioni surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Capicchioni?
Name Census estimates that about 133 living Americans carry the surname Capicchioni. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,577,100 residents.
How common is Capicchioni?
Capicchioni ranks #145,028 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 116 people with the surname Capicchioni. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (133), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Capicchioni.
Has Capicchioni become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Capicchioni went from 114 recorded bearers to 116. That is an increase of 2 (+1.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #145,220 to #145,028.
What does the Census say about the background of Capicchioni?
Among Census respondents with the surname Capicchioni, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.8%. The next largest groups are Black (2.6%) and Hispanic (2.6%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Capicchioni in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.8% (110 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Capicchioni appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.8%), Black (2.6%), Hispanic (2.6%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Capicchioni (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Capicchioni mean?
An Italian surname derived from the Latin words "caput" (head) and "pix" (pitch), possibly referring to makers or sellers of pitch or tar. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Capicchioni (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Capicchioni?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.