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

Capistran, 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 Capistran surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Capistran in America

Capistran is the 23333rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Capistran surname appeared 1,091 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 Capistran.

We can also compare 2010 data for Capistran 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 Capistran

The surname Capistran originated in Spain, specifically in the region of Valencia. It likely emerged during the medieval period, between the 12th and 15th centuries. The name is derived from the town of Capistrano, located in the province of Alicante.

The earliest recorded mention of the name Capistran can be found in a manuscript from the 13th century, which references a nobleman named Pedro de Capistran. This document suggests that the name was already well-established among the local nobility at that time.

One of the most notable historical figures bearing the name Capistran was Saint John of Capistrano (1386-1456), a Franciscan friar and renowned preacher. He played a significant role in the Crusades against the Ottoman Empire and was canonized by the Catholic Church in 1690.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Francisco de Capistran (1492-1564), a Spanish explorer and conquistador. He participated in the conquest of Guatemala and served as the governor of the region from 1545 to 1547.

In the 17th century, a prominent Capistran family lived in the city of Seville. One of its members, Juan de Capistran (1620-1698), was a renowned architect who designed several churches and buildings in the city, including the Basilica de la Macarena.

Moving forward to the 18th century, we find Juan Bautista Capistran (1735-1812), a Spanish military officer and politician. He served as the governor of the province of Yucatán and played a crucial role in the defense of the region against English and French invasions.

Lastly, in the 19th century, José María Capistran (1815-1887) was a prominent Mexican writer and journalist. He was a strong advocate for Mexican independence and wrote extensively on political and social issues of his time.

While the surname Capistran has its roots in Spain, it eventually spread to other parts of the world, particularly Latin America, through Spanish colonization and migration. However, its origins can be traced back to the medieval town of Capistrano in Valencia, where it likely first emerged as a locational surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Capistran

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

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

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