2000
#146,011
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Cappitelli
An Italian surname derived from "cappella" meaning a chapel or small church.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 124 Americans carry the last name Cappitelli. That puts it at #150,935 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,764,148 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Cappitelli 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
124
1 in 2,764,148
Census rank
#150,935
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
108
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 108 bearers of the surname Cappitelli in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150935th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Cappitelli, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.7%) and Two or More Races (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Cappitelli
The surname Cappitelli is of Italian origin and can be traced back to the late medieval period. It is believed to have originated from the Italian word "cappito," which referred to a type of hooded cloak or cape worn by monks and other religious figures during that time. The name may have been given to individuals who either produced these cloaks or were associated with monastic orders that wore them.
The earliest recorded instances of the surname Cappitelli can be found in various documents and records from the regions of Tuscany and Umbria in central Italy. In the 14th century, a family bearing this name was documented in the town of Gubbio, located in the province of Perugia, Umbria.
One notable figure from the early history of the Cappitelli surname was Giovanni Cappitelli, a renowned painter and fresco artist who lived in Siena, Tuscany, during the late 15th century (c. 1460-1520). His works can be found adorning the walls of several churches and buildings throughout the region.
In the 16th century, the Cappitelli family had established itself in the city of Rome, where they were involved in various trades and professions. One member, Battista Cappitelli (c. 1520-1587), was a respected goldsmith and jeweler whose creations were sought after by the city's nobility and clergy.
As the surname spread throughout Italy, it also saw variations in spelling, such as Capittelli, Capitelli, and Cappitelli. In the 17th century, a branch of the family settled in the city of Naples, where they became prominent merchants and traders. Antonio Cappitelli (1625-1698), a successful Neapolitan businessman, was known for his philanthropic efforts and support of local churches and charitable institutions.
Another noteworthy figure was Francesco Cappitelli (1742-1814), a scholar and historian from the town of Perugia, who authored several works on the cultural and political history of the region. His most celebrated work, "Annali di Perugia" (Annals of Perugia), remains an important reference for studying the city's past.
The Cappitelli surname has also been documented in various parts of Europe, indicating that members of the family may have migrated and settled in other countries over the centuries. However, its origins and strongest historical ties remain rooted in central and southern Italy.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Cappitelli
Among Census respondents with the surname Cappitelli, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.7%) and Two or More Races (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Cappitelli 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 Cappitelli surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.4% · 102
- Hispanic or Latino3.7% · 4
- Two or more races1.9% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Cappitelli
Cappitelli 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
#147,253
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
+8 bearers (+7.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 1,242 places
2020
#150,935
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
-4 bearers (-3.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 3,682 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #146,011 | 104 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #147,253 | 112 | 0.04 | +8 bearers (+7.7%) | Down 1,242 places |
| 2020 | #150,935 | 108 | 0.04 | -4 bearers (-3.6%) | Down 3,682 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 Cappitelli 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 | #147,253 | #150,935 | -2.5% |
| Count | 112 | 108 | -3.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -9.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Cappitelli bearers went from 112 to 108 (-3.6% change). The surname moved down 3,682 positions in the national ranking, going from #147,253 to #150,935.
FAQ
Cappitelli surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Cappitelli?
Name Census estimates that about 124 living Americans carry the surname Cappitelli. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,764,148 residents.
How common is Cappitelli?
Cappitelli ranks #150,935 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 108 people with the surname Cappitelli. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (124), 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 Cappitelli.
Has Cappitelli become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Cappitelli went from 112 recorded bearers to 108. That is a decrease of 4 (-3.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #147,253 to #150,935.
What does the Census say about the background of Cappitelli?
Among Census respondents with the surname Cappitelli, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.7%) and Two or More Races (1.9%). 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 Cappitelli in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.4% (102 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Cappitelli appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.4%), Hispanic (3.7%), Two or More Races (1.9%). 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 Cappitelli (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 Cappitelli mean?
An Italian surname derived from "cappella" meaning a chapel or small church. 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 Cappitelli (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 common is the surname Cappitelli?
You can see how many people have the last name Cappitelli on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.