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

Capili, 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 Capili surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Capili in America

Capili is the 33343rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Capili surname appeared 685 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 Capili.

We can also compare 2010 data for Capili 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 Capili

The surname Capili is believed to have originated from Italy, with its earliest recorded instances dating back to the late 15th century. It is thought to be derived from the Italian word "capelli," which means "hair" or "tresses," suggesting that the name may have been initially given as a descriptive surname to someone with distinctive hair.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name Capili was Giovanni Capili, a merchant from Venice who lived in the late 15th century. Records indicate that he traded in various goods, including textiles and spices, and had business dealings across the Mediterranean region.

In the 16th century, the name Capili appeared in several Italian manuscripts and documents, often associated with individuals from the northern regions of the country. One notable example is Francesco Capili, a scholar and theologian from Milan who lived from 1525 to 1591. His writings on religious philosophy were widely influential during the Renaissance period.

As the centuries passed, the Capili surname spread to other parts of Europe, with various spellings emerging, such as Capilli and Capelli. In the 18th century, a prominent figure bearing this name was Antonio Capili, a renowned Italian architect who designed several notable buildings in Rome, including the Church of San Giovanni dei Fiorentini, completed in 1734.

In the 19th century, the Capili surname gained prominence in the artistic world. Giuseppe Capili, an Italian painter born in 1815, was known for his landscapes and portraits, many of which depicted scenes from his native Tuscany region. His works were exhibited in various galleries across Europe during his lifetime.

Another notable individual with the surname Capili was Maria Capili, an Italian opera singer who lived from 1837 to 1892. She performed in some of the most prestigious opera houses in Europe, including La Scala in Milan and the Royal Opera House in London, where she was celebrated for her powerful soprano voice.

While the Capili surname has its origins in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world through immigration and cultural exchange. However, the earliest recorded instances and historical figures bearing this name can be traced back to the Italian peninsula, where it emerged as a descriptive surname related to hair or tresses.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Capili

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

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

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