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

Capper, 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 Capper surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Capper in America

Capper is the 24747th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Capper surname appeared 1,007 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Capper.

We can also compare 2010 data for Capper 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 Capper

The surname Capper is of English origin and dates back to the medieval period. It is an occupational name, derived from the Old English word "cappere," meaning "maker of caps or caps." The name was initially given to individuals who made or sold caps as their profession.

The earliest recorded instance of the surname Capper can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Lincolnshire, a census-like record from 1273, where it appears as "Walter le Cappere." This suggests that the name was already in use by the 13th century.

The Capper surname is also mentioned in the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex from 1296, where it is spelled as "Robert le Cappar." This variation in spelling was common during the Middle Ages due to inconsistent record-keeping practices.

In the 14th century, the surname Capper appeared in various historical records, including the Feet of Fines for Essex in 1310, where it is recorded as "William Capper." The Feet of Fines were documents that recorded land transactions.

One notable individual with the surname Capper was John Capper (c. 1490-1557), a English merchant and Member of Parliament. He was born in Oxfordshire and served as Sheriff of London in 1532.

Another prominent figure was Sir John Capper (1717-1782), a British naval officer and politician. He served as a Member of Parliament for Leominster and was also involved in the East India Company.

The surname Capper has also been associated with place names, such as Capper's Farm in Hertfordshire, which was mentioned in records from the 16th century.

Other notable individuals with the surname Capper include:

1. Samuel James Capper (1828-1892), an English painter and etcher.
2. Richard Capper (1776-1854), a British civil engineer and bridge builder.
3. Louisa Caroline Capper (1826-1892), an English writer and poet.
4. Leonard Capper (1919-2009), a British army officer and recipient of the Victoria Cross.
5. Thomas Capper (1804-1854), an English architect and surveyor.

The surname Capper has a rich history and can be traced back to medieval England, where it originated as an occupational name for cap makers. Over the centuries, individuals with this surname have made significant contributions in various fields, including politics, military, arts, and architecture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Capper

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

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

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