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

Capp, 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 Capp surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Capp in America

Capp is the 17673rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Capp surname appeared 1,588 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 Capp.

We can also compare 2010 data for Capp 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 Capp

The surname CAPP is an English surname that originated in the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word 'caeppe', meaning a cape or a cloak. This suggests that the name may have been an occupational surname, referring to a person who made or sold capes.

The earliest recorded instances of the name CAPP can be found in the Hundredorum Rolls of 1273, where it appears as 'Cappe'. This early spelling variation highlights the name's connection to the Old English word 'caeppe'. The name also appears in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire in 1327 as 'Cappes'.

In the 14th century, the CAPP surname was particularly concentrated in the counties of Worcestershire and Gloucestershire, near the Welsh border. This could indicate that the name may have originated in this region before spreading to other parts of England.

One of the earliest known bearers of the CAPP surname was John Capp, who was recorded in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire in 1332. Another notable historical figure was Sir William Capp, a prominent landowner and knight who lived in Gloucestershire in the late 15th century.

During the 16th century, the CAPP surname became more widespread throughout England. One notable bearer from this period was Richard Capp, a merchant and alderman in the city of London, who was born around 1530.

In the 17th century, the CAPP surname was well-established across various parts of England. One notable individual was Thomas Capp (1611-1693), a Puritan minister and author who served as the vicar of Crew Green in Cheshire.

Another significant figure was Sir William Capp (1634-1722), a Member of Parliament and landowner from Gloucestershire. He was knighted by King William III in 1696 for his service to the Crown.

Throughout its history, the CAPP surname has also been linked to various place names, such as Capp Mill in Gloucestershire and Capp Plantation in Virginia, USA. These place names may have been derived from individuals bearing the CAPP surname or may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the name in certain regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Capp

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

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

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