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

Capio, 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 Capio surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Capio in America

Capio is the 153769th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Capio surname appeared 106 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 Capio.

The history of the last name Capio

The surname CAPIO originated in Italy during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Latin word 'capere', meaning 'to take' or 'to seize'. This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who had a reputation for being skilled at capturing or seizing things, or perhaps someone who held a position of authority or responsibility.

The earliest records of the name CAPIO can be found in various Italian historical documents from the 12th and 13th centuries. One notable reference is in a manuscript from the city of Siena, dated 1245, which mentions a certain Giovanni Capio, a merchant and landowner.

As the name spread throughout Italy, it evolved into several variations, such as Cappio, Cappi, and Capponi. These variations often reflected regional dialects and local pronunciation.

In the 14th century, a prominent family bearing the name Capio resided in the city of Florence. One of its members, Antonio Capio (1320-1387), was a renowned jurist and legal scholar who served as a judge and advisor to the Florentine government.

Another notable figure was Matteo Capio (1458-1522), a Venetian diplomat and ambassador who represented the Republic of Venice in several important negotiations with other Italian states and foreign powers.

The name CAPIO also made its way to other parts of Europe, particularly Spain and France, where it was adapted to local spellings and pronunciations. For example, in Spain, it became Capio or Capió, while in France, it took the form of Capion or Chapion.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name in Spain can be found in a document from the city of Seville, dated 1492, which mentions a certain Pedro Capio, a merchant and landowner.

In France, the name Capion appears in records from the 16th century, such as a census of the city of Lyon from 1572, which lists a family headed by Jacques Capion, a master weaver.

Throughout its history, the surname CAPIO has been borne by various individuals of note, including:

1. Giovanni Capio (c. 1245), Italian merchant and landowner from Siena.
2. Antonio Capio (1320-1387), Florentine jurist and legal scholar.
3. Matteo Capio (1458-1522), Venetian diplomat and ambassador.
4. Pedro Capio (c. 1492), Spanish merchant and landowner from Seville.
5. Jacques Capion (c. 1572), French master weaver from Lyon.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Capio

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

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

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