2000
#9,536
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,127
First available Census row
Per 100,000 1.16
Rare Last name
Capobianco
An Italian surname meaning "white head," likely referring to someone with very light or white hair.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 3,437 Americans carry the last name Capobianco. That puts it at #10,231 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 1.00 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 99,725 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Capobianco surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
3.4K
1 in 99,725
Census rank
#10,231
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
1.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
3.0K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,997 bearers of the surname Capobianco in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 1.00 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 10231st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Capobianco, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.1%) and Two or More Races (2.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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The earliest recorded instances of the name Capobianco can be traced back to the 15th century in various historical documents and records from the Campania and Calabria regions.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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Capobianco
Among Census respondents with the surname Capobianco, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.1%) and Two or More Races (2.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Capobianco bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Capobianco surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.2% · 2,762
- Hispanic or Latino4.1% · 123
- Two or more races2.0% · 61
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.1% · 34
- Black or African American0.4% · 12
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.2% · 5
Timeline
Historical Census data for Capobianco
Capobianco appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#10,140
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,180
+53 bearers (+1.7%)
Per 100,000 1.08
Rank movement Down 604 places
2020
#10,231
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,997
-183 bearers (-5.8%)
Per 100,000 1.00
Rank movement Down 91 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #9,536 | 3,127 | 1.16 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #10,140 | 3,180 | 1.08 | +53 bearers (+1.7%) | Down 604 places |
| 2020 | #10,231 | 2,997 | 1.00 | -183 bearers (-5.8%) | Down 91 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Capobianco surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,140 | #10,231 | -0.9% |
| Count | 3,180 | 2,997 | -5.8% |
| Per 100K | 1.08 | 1.00 | -7.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Capobianco bearers went from 3,180 to 2,997 (-5.8% change). The surname moved down 91 positions in the national ranking, going from #10,140 to #10,231.
FAQ
Capobianco surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Capobianco?
Name Census estimates that about 3,437 living Americans carry the surname Capobianco. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 99,725 residents.
How common is Capobianco?
Capobianco ranks #10,231 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 1.00 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,997 people with the surname Capobianco. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (3,437), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 1 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 1.00 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Capobianco.
Has Capobianco become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Capobianco went from 3,180 recorded bearers to 2,997. That is a decrease of 183 (-5.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #10,140 to #10,231.
What does the Census say about the background of Capobianco?
Among Census respondents with the surname Capobianco, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.1%) and Two or More Races (2.0%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Capobianco in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.2% (2,762 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Capobianco appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.2%), Hispanic (4.1%), Two or More Races (2.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Capobianco (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Capobianco mean?
An Italian surname meaning "white head," likely referring to someone with very light or white hair. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Capobianco (1.00 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Capobianco?
You can see how common the surname Capobianco is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.