2000
#132,259
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Caporicci
An Italian surname derived from caporiccio meaning "head", possibly referring to a forefather's headstrong traits or status.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 136 Americans carry the last name Caporicci. That puts it at #142,788 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,520,252 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Caporicci 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
136
1 in 2,520,252
Census rank
#142,788
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
119
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 119 bearers of the surname Caporicci in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142788th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Caporicci, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (10.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Caporicci
The surname Caporicci is of Italian origin, with its roots tracing back to the central regions of Italy during the medieval period. The name is believed to be derived from the Italian word "capo," meaning "head" or "chief," and "ricci," meaning "curly hair." This suggests that the original bearers of this surname may have been individuals with curly or unruly hair, or possibly leaders or chieftains in their respective communities.
One of the earliest known records of the Caporicci name can be found in the archives of the city of Orvieto, located in the Umbria region of Italy. These documents, dating back to the 13th century, mention a family bearing the surname Caporicci as prominent landowners and influential figures within the local community.
During the Renaissance period, the Caporicci name gained further prominence with the rise of notable individuals. One such figure was Girolamo Caporicci, a renowned painter and architect who lived in the late 15th and early 16th centuries. His works can be found adorning churches and palaces throughout central Italy, showcasing his remarkable talent and artistic vision.
Another notable bearer of the Caporicci name was Simone Caporicci, a celebrated scholar and humanist who lived during the 16th century. Born in the city of Perugia in 1499, Simone Caporicci dedicated his life to the study of classical literature and philosophy, contributing to the intellectual and cultural renaissance of his time.
In the 17th century, the Caporicci family continued to play a significant role in Italian society. Antonio Caporicci, born in 1624, was a respected jurist and legal scholar who served as a magistrate in the papal court of Rome. His contributions to the development of Italian jurisprudence were widely acknowledged and influential during his lifetime.
Another notable figure was Beatrice Caporicci, a renowned poet and writer who lived in the 18th century. Born in the city of Siena in 1745, Beatrice's literary works explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition, earning her acclaim and recognition throughout Italy.
As the centuries passed, the Caporicci surname continued to be carried by individuals who left their mark on various fields, including the arts, sciences, and humanities. While the name may have evolved in spelling and pronunciation over time, its Italian origins and historical significance remain deeply rooted in the cultural fabric of the nation.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Caporicci
Among Census respondents with the surname Caporicci, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (10.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Caporicci 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 Caporicci surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White84.9% · 101
- Hispanic or Latino10.9% · 13
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.7% · 2
- Two or more races1.7% · 2
- Black or African American0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Caporicci
Caporicci 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
#122,314
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 141
+23 bearers (+19.5%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Up 9,945 places
2020
#142,788
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
-22 bearers (-15.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 20,474 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #132,259 | 118 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #122,314 | 141 | 0.05 | +23 bearers (+19.5%) | Up 9,945 places |
| 2020 | #142,788 | 119 | 0.04 | -22 bearers (-15.6%) | Down 20,474 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 Caporicci 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 | #122,314 | #142,788 | -16.7% |
| Count | 141 | 119 | -15.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.04 | -20.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Caporicci bearers went from 141 to 119 (-15.6% change). The surname moved down 20,474 positions in the national ranking, going from #122,314 to #142,788.
FAQ
Caporicci surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Caporicci?
Name Census estimates that about 136 living Americans carry the surname Caporicci. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,520,252 residents.
How common is Caporicci?
Caporicci ranks #142,788 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 119 people with the surname Caporicci. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (136), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Caporicci.
Has Caporicci become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Caporicci went from 141 recorded bearers to 119. That is a decrease of 22 (-15.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #122,314 to #142,788.
What does the Census say about the background of Caporicci?
Among Census respondents with the surname Caporicci, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (10.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%). 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 Caporicci in the 2020 Census, accounting for 84.9% (101 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Caporicci appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (84.9%), Hispanic (10.9%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%). 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 Caporicci (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 Caporicci mean?
An Italian surname derived from caporiccio meaning "head", possibly referring to a forefather's headstrong traits or status. 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 Caporicci (0.04 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 common is the surname Caporicci?
Find out how many people have the last name Caporicci on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.