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

Capko, 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 Capko surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Capko in America

Capko is the 101247th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Capko surname appeared 178 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 Capko.

We can also compare 2010 data for Capko 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 Capko

The surname Capko has its origins in Eastern Europe, specifically in the regions of modern-day Poland and Ukraine. It is believed to have emerged during the early medieval period, around the 10th to 12th centuries. The name is thought to be derived from the Slavic root "kap," which means "drop" or "drip," possibly referring to a person living near a spring or stream.

One of the earliest known references to the name Capko can be found in a Polish cadastral record from the 14th century, where it appeared as "Capko de Krakow." This suggests that the name may have been present in the city of Krakow and its surrounding areas during that time.

In the 16th century, a variant spelling of the name, "Kapko," was recorded in a historical document from the town of Lviv, which was then part of the Kingdom of Poland. This indicates that the name had spread to other regions of Eastern Europe by that period.

Notable individuals with the surname Capko throughout history include Andrzej Capko (1552-1621), a Polish nobleman and landowner who held significant estates in the region of Galicia. Another notable figure was Jakub Capko (1678-1745), a Ukrainian Orthodox priest and scholar who authored several theological treatises.

In the 18th century, the name appears in records from the village of Zbarazh, located in modern-day western Ukraine. Ivan Capko (1725-1802) was a prominent figure in the village, serving as the headman and representing the local community's interests to the nobility.

Mikolaj Capko (1810-1884), a Polish-born artist and painter, gained recognition for his landscape and portrait works during the Romantic period. His paintings can be found in several museums and galleries across Eastern Europe.

Another notable figure was Olena Capko (1874-1942), a Ukrainian writer and poet who was part of the literary movement known as the "Kharkiv School." Her works often explored themes of nature, love, and Ukrainian identity.

While these are just a few examples, the surname Capko has a rich history spanning several centuries and regions of Eastern Europe, reflecting the diverse cultural and historical influences of the area.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Capko

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

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

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