2000
#124,109
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 128
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Cappelletty
Of Italian origin, a diminutive form of "cappello" meaning "hat maker."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 138 Americans carry the last name Cappelletty. That puts it at #142,049 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,483,727 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Cappelletty 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
138
1 in 2,483,727
Census rank
#142,049
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
120
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 120 bearers of the surname Cappelletty in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142049th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Cappelletty, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.7%) and Two or More Races (5.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Cappelletty
The surname Cappelletty has its origins in Italy, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Italian word "cappelletto," which means "little hat" or "small cap." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a nickname to someone who wore a distinctive hat or cap, perhaps as part of their profession or regional attire.
The earliest known record of the name Cappelletty can be traced back to the 13th century, where it appears in various documents and manuscripts from the regions of Tuscany and Umbria. These early mentions often feature variations in spelling, such as Cappelletti, Cappelletto, and Cappellettio, reflecting the fluid nature of surnames during that time.
One of the earliest documented individuals bearing this surname was Giovanni Cappelletty, a merchant from the city of Siena, who lived in the late 13th century. Records show that he was involved in trade between Siena and neighboring cities, and his name appears in several commercial transactions and agreements from that period.
Another notable figure was Francesca Cappelletty, a Renaissance-era artist from Florence, born in 1450. She was renowned for her exquisite miniature paintings and illuminated manuscripts, which were commissioned by wealthy patrons and religious institutions throughout Italy.
In the 16th century, a branch of the Cappelletty family settled in the town of Montepulciano, located in the Tuscan province of Siena. Here, they became prominent winemakers, and their vineyards produced some of the region's most celebrated wines. One of the most famous members of this lineage was Giulio Cappelletty, born in 1532, whose innovative winemaking techniques helped establish Montepulciano as a renowned wine-producing area.
During the 17th century, the Cappelletty name was also found in the coastal region of Liguria, where a family of shipbuilders and sailors bore the name. One such individual was Antonio Cappelletty, born in 1612 in the city of Genoa, who gained notoriety as a skilled navigator and captain, making numerous voyages across the Mediterranean and beyond.
In the 18th century, the Cappelletty surname appeared in the records of the Papal States, particularly in the city of Rome. Among the notable figures from this era was Pietro Cappelletty, a respected architect and artist who contributed to the design and construction of several churches and palaces in the city, including the Chiesa di Sant'Agnese in Agone, completed in 1672.
While the surname Cappelletty has its roots in Italy, over the centuries, it has spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange. However, the rich history and origins of this name can be traced back to the vibrant cultural tapestry of medieval and Renaissance Italy, where it emerged as a distinctive identifier rooted in tradition and local lore.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Cappelletty
Among Census respondents with the surname Cappelletty, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.7%) and Two or More Races (5.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Cappelletty 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 Cappelletty surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White87.5% · 105
- Hispanic or Latino6.7% · 8
- Two or more races5.8% · 7
Timeline
Historical Census data for Cappelletty
Cappelletty 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
#132,206
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 128
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 8,097 places
2020
#142,049
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
-8 bearers (-6.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 9,843 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #124,109 | 128 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #132,206 | 128 | 0.04 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Down 8,097 places |
| 2020 | #142,049 | 120 | 0.04 | -8 bearers (-6.3%) | Down 9,843 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 Cappelletty 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 | #132,206 | #142,049 | -7.4% |
| Count | 128 | 120 | -6.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Cappelletty bearers went from 128 to 120 (-6.3% change). The surname moved down 9,843 positions in the national ranking, going from #132,206 to #142,049.
FAQ
Cappelletty surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Cappelletty?
Name Census estimates that about 138 living Americans carry the surname Cappelletty. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,483,727 residents.
How common is Cappelletty?
Cappelletty ranks #142,049 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 120 people with the surname Cappelletty. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (138), 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 Cappelletty.
Has Cappelletty become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Cappelletty went from 128 recorded bearers to 120. That is a decrease of 8 (-6.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #132,206 to #142,049.
What does the Census say about the background of Cappelletty?
Among Census respondents with the surname Cappelletty, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.7%) and Two or More Races (5.8%). 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 Cappelletty in the 2020 Census, accounting for 87.5% (105 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Cappelletty appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (87.5%), Hispanic (6.7%), Two or More Races (5.8%). 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 Cappelletty (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 Cappelletty mean?
Of Italian origin, a diminutive form of "cappello" meaning "hat maker." 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 Cappelletty (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 many people are called Cappelletty?
If you just want to know how many people have the last name Cappelletty, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.