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

Capobianco, 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 Capobianco surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Capobianco in America

Capobianco is the 10140th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Capobianco surname appeared 3,180 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Capobianco.

We can also compare 2010 data for Capobianco 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 Capobianco

The surname Capobianco originated in Italy, specifically in the southern regions of Campania and Calabria, dating back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Italian words "capo" meaning "head" or "leader" and "bianco" meaning "white" or "fair." The name was likely given as a nickname or distinguishing characteristic to someone with light-colored hair or a fair complexion who held a position of authority or leadership within their community.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Capobianco can be traced back to the 15th century in various historical documents and records from the Campania and Calabria regions. It is believed that the name may have originated from a place name or a combination of place names, such as "Capo Bianco" or "Capo di Bianco," which were common in these areas.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the name Capobianco was Giovanni Battista Capobianco (1552-1630), a renowned Italian painter from Naples who specialized in religious and mythological subjects. His works can be found in various churches and galleries throughout Italy.

Another notable individual with the surname Capobianco was Vincenzo Capobianco (1681-1757), an Italian architect and engineer who was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings and structures in Naples, including the Palazzo Capobianco and the Church of Santa Maria della Sanità.

In the 19th century, Giuseppe Capobianco (1835-1920) was an Italian politician and lawyer who served as the Mayor of Naples from 1898 to 1903. He played a significant role in the modernization and development of the city during his tenure.

During the 20th century, Alfredo Capobianco (1903-1986) was a prominent Italian singer and actor who gained popularity for his interpretations of Neapolitan folk songs and his appearances in numerous Italian films and stage productions.

Another notable figure with the surname Capobianco was Antonio Capobianco (1924-2009), an Italian Catholic prelate who served as the Archbishop of Campobasso-Boiano and later as the Archbishop of Sorrento-Castellammare di Stabia.

While the surname Capobianco is predominantly found in Italy, it has also spread to other parts of the world due to Italian immigration, particularly to countries like the United States, Canada, and Argentina, where there are significant Italian-American and Italian-descended communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Capobianco

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

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

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