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

Cappiello, 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 Cappiello surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cappiello in America

Cappiello is the 16662nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cappiello surname appeared 1,719 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 Cappiello.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cappiello 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 Cappiello

The surname Cappiello is of Italian origin, specifically from the region of Campania. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, between the 11th and 15th centuries. The name is derived from the Italian word "cappiello," which means "little cape" or "small hood." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a nickname to someone who wore a distinctive cloak or hood.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Cappiello can be found in the Codice Diplomatico Barese, a collection of historical documents from the city of Bari, dating back to the 12th century. The name appears in several records, indicating that individuals bearing this surname were present in the region during that time.

In the 13th century, there are mentions of a family with the surname Cappiello residing in the town of Capua, near Naples. This suggests that the name may have originated in or around this area before spreading to other parts of Southern Italy.

During the Renaissance period, a notable figure with the surname Cappiello was Antonio Cappiello, a renowned Italian painter and architect who lived from 1495 to 1569. His works can be found in various churches and buildings throughout Naples and its surrounding areas.

Another individual of historical significance was Gennaro Cappiello, a prominent Italian artist and illustrator who was born in 1875 and died in 1942. He is best known for his iconic poster designs and contributions to the Art Nouveau and Art Deco movements.

In the realm of literature, one cannot overlook the Italian novelist and playwright Raffaele Cappiello, who lived from 1882 to 1976. His works, which often explored themes of social injustice and the lives of ordinary people, were widely acclaimed and influential in the 20th century.

Additionally, the name Cappiello has been associated with various place names throughout Italy, such as the town of Cappiello in the province of Avellino, and the Cappiello Quarter in the city of Naples. These geographic locations may have played a role in the further spread and adoption of the surname over time.

Throughout its history, the surname Cappiello has maintained a strong presence in various regions of Italy, particularly in the south. Its origins can be traced back to medieval times, and it has been associated with notable figures in the arts, literature, and other fields over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cappiello

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

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

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