2000
#125,639
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 126
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Caporizzo
A Southern Italian surname indicating someone from the town of Capo Rizzo (Head of Rizzo).
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 118 Americans carry the last name Caporizzo. That puts it at #154,182 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,904,698 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Caporizzo 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
118
1 in 2,904,698
Census rank
#154,182
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
103
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 103 bearers of the surname Caporizzo in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154182nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Caporizzo, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.9%) and Two or More Races (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Caporizzo
The surname Caporizzo originated in Italy, specifically in the region of Calabria, located in the southern part of the Italian peninsula. The name can be traced back to the Middle Ages, around the 12th or 13th century.
Caporizzo is believed to be derived from the Italian words "capo" meaning "head" or "chief," and "rizzo" which could be a diminutive form of a personal name or a reference to a physical characteristic. It's possible that the name was initially given to someone who held a position of authority or leadership in a community.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Caporizzo can be found in historical documents from the town of Reggio Calabria, dating back to the 15th century. During this time, the name was often spelled as "Caporiczo" or "Caporisso," reflecting regional dialect variations.
While there are no direct references to the name Caporizzo in major historical manuscripts like the Domesday Book, it is worth noting that the name's origins can be linked to the Norman influence in Southern Italy during the 11th and 12th centuries. The Normans played a significant role in the region's history and may have contributed to the development of surnames like Caporizzo.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Caporizzo was Giovanni Caporizzo, born in Reggio Calabria in the late 15th century. He was a prominent merchant and landowner in the region. Another notable figure was Domenico Caporizzo (1602-1671), a Calabrian philosopher and theologian who wrote extensively on religious and philosophical topics.
In the 18th century, Antonio Caporizzo (1723-1795) was a respected architect from Calabria, known for his work on several churches and public buildings in the region. Vincenzo Caporizzo (1857-1934), born in Reggio Calabria, was a renowned painter and sculptor whose works were exhibited throughout Italy.
More recently, Giuseppe Caporizzo (1920-2001) was a respected Italian historian and author, who specialized in the study of Southern Italian history and culture. His works provided valuable insights into the region's rich heritage.
While the surname Caporizzo may not be as common as some other Italian names, it has a long and fascinating history rooted in the vibrant culture of Southern Italy. The name's origins and variations over time reflect the diverse influences and dialects that have shaped this region's linguistic landscape.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Caporizzo
Among Census respondents with the surname Caporizzo, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.9%) and Two or More Races (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Caporizzo 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 Caporizzo surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White96.1% · 99
- Hispanic or Latino2.9% · 3
- Two or more races1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Caporizzo
Caporizzo 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
#157,234
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
-23 bearers (-18.3%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 31,595 places
2020
#154,182
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 3,052 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #125,639 | 126 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #157,234 | 103 | 0.03 | -23 bearers (-18.3%) | Down 31,595 places |
| 2020 | #154,182 | 103 | 0.03 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Up 3,052 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 Caporizzo 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 | #157,234 | #154,182 | 1.9% |
| Count | 103 | 103 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.03 | 14.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Caporizzo bearers went from 103 to 103 (+0.0% change). The surname moved up 3,052 positions in the national ranking, going from #157,234 to #154,182.
FAQ
Caporizzo surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Caporizzo?
Name Census estimates that about 118 living Americans carry the surname Caporizzo. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,904,698 residents.
How common is Caporizzo?
Caporizzo ranks #154,182 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 103 people with the surname Caporizzo. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (118), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Caporizzo.
Has Caporizzo become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Caporizzo went from 103 recorded bearers to 103. That is an increase of 0 (+0.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #157,234 to #154,182.
What does the Census say about the background of Caporizzo?
Among Census respondents with the surname Caporizzo, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.9%) and Two or More Races (1.0%). 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 Caporizzo in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.1% (99 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Caporizzo appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (96.1%), Hispanic (2.9%), Two or More Races (1.0%). 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 Caporizzo (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 Caporizzo mean?
A Southern Italian surname indicating someone from the town of Capo Rizzo (Head of Rizzo). 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 Caporizzo (0.03 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 Caporizzo?
For a quick modern take, check how many people are called Caporizzo on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.