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

Capin, 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 Capin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Capin in America

Capin is the 93921st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Capin surname appeared 195 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 Capin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Capin 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 Capin

The surname Capin has its origins in France, with records dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "capet," which means "cap" or "hood." This suggests that the name may have originally been a nickname or occupational name for someone who made or sold caps or hoods.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Capin can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land and property commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This indicates that the name was present in England shortly after the Norman Conquest.

During the 13th century, the name Capin appeared in various records across Normandy and Brittany in France. It is possible that the name was also associated with certain place names, such as Capendu or Capinghem, which may have influenced its spelling and pronunciation over time.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Jean Capin (c. 1330-1390) was a French poet and author who wrote several works on courtly love and chivalry. His writings provide valuable insights into the cultural and literary traditions of medieval France.

Another individual with the surname Capin was Étienne Capin (1540-1610), a French mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the development of trigonometry and the calculation of planetary orbits.

In the 17th century, Jacques Capin (1620-1688) was a French Jesuit priest and missionary who traveled to New France (modern-day Canada) and worked among the indigenous populations, establishing missions and learning their languages.

The name Capin also appeared in England during this time period, with records showing a family by the name of Capyn residing in Gloucestershire in the early 1600s.

Moving forward to the 18th century, Louis Capin (1735-1805) was a French architect and engineer who designed several notable buildings and structures in Paris, including the Palais de la Bourse (Stock Exchange).

Over the centuries, the surname Capin has undergone various spelling variations, such as Capyn, Capyn, and Capine, reflecting regional dialects and linguistic changes. Despite its French origins, the name has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and population movements.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Capin

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

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

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