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

Cappello, 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 Cappello surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cappello in America

Cappello is the 10743rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cappello surname appeared 2,971 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 Cappello.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cappello 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 Cappello

The surname Cappello originated in Italy, specifically in the regions of Tuscany and Veneto, during the medieval period. The name is derived from the Italian word "cappello," which means "hat" or "cap." It is believed that the name was initially given as a nickname to individuals who were hat makers or sellers, or perhaps to those who were known for wearing distinctive hats.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Cappello can be found in the Florentine tax records of the 14th century, where several individuals with this surname were listed. The name also appears in historical documents from Venice, suggesting that it was present in both northern and central Italy during the Renaissance era.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named Bernardo Cappello (1457-1508) served as the Doge of Venice from 1486 to 1488. He played a significant role in the Republic of Venice's political and diplomatic affairs during his tenure.

Another prominent individual with the surname Cappello was Bianca Cappello (1548-1587), a Venetian noblewoman who became the second wife of Francesco I de' Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany. Their marriage caused a scandal due to Bianca's commoner status, but their love story has been romanticized in literature and art.

In the 17th century, Vincenzo Cappello (1615-1686) was a Venetian diplomat and author who served as the ambassador of the Republic of Venice to various European courts. He is known for his diplomatic writings and his works on Venetian history and politics.

During the 18th century, Pietro Cappello (1724-1804) was a prominent Venetian architect and engineer. He designed several important buildings in Venice, including the Church of Santa Maria della Salute and the Palazzo Cappello-Labia, which still stands today.

Another notable figure was Agostino Cappello (1766-1833), an Italian philosopher and theologian who taught at the University of Padua. He made significant contributions to the fields of metaphysics and ethics.

The surname Cappello has been carried by individuals from various walks of life throughout history, from nobility and diplomats to artists and scholars. While the name may have originated as a descriptive nickname, it has evolved to become a distinguished Italian surname with a rich cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cappello

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

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

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