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

Cappuccilli, 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 Cappuccilli surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cappuccilli in America

Cappuccilli is the 94311th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cappuccilli surname appeared 194 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 Cappuccilli.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cappuccilli 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 Cappuccilli

The surname Cappuccilli originates from Italy, tracing its roots back to the 16th century. The name is derived from the Italian word "cappuccio," which means "hood" or "cowl." It is believed to have originated in the central or southern regions of Italy, where the surname was first recorded.

One of the earliest documented references to the Cappuccilli name is found in the records of the city of Naples, dating back to the late 16th century. The name is thought to have been initially associated with individuals who either produced or sold hooded garments, such as the distinctive hooded robes worn by members of the Capuchin monastic order.

In the 17th century, the Cappuccilli name appeared in various historical records, including parish registers and legal documents, across different parts of Italy. Notable individuals bearing this surname during this period include Giacomo Cappuccilli, a merchant from the city of Salerno who lived in the mid-1600s.

As the Cappuccilli family spread across Italy, variations in the spelling of the name emerged, including Cappuccillo, Cappuccio, and Cappucci. These variations often reflected regional dialects and linguistic preferences.

In the 18th century, the Cappuccilli name gained prominence in the southern region of Calabria. One notable figure from this era was Giuseppe Cappuccilli, a renowned scholar and philosopher who was born in Cosenza in 1723 and authored several works on ethics and theology.

As Italy transitioned into the 19th century, the Cappuccilli name continued to be well-represented in various professions and walks of life. One prominent individual was Vincenzo Cappuccilli, a lawyer and political activist from Naples who played a significant role in the Italian unification movement.

In the early 20th century, the Cappuccilli surname gained recognition in the arts and entertainment industry. Pietro Cappuccilli, born in Rome in 1904, was a celebrated actor and director who made significant contributions to Italian cinema during the mid-20th century.

Throughout its history, the Cappuccilli surname has been associated with a diverse range of individuals, from scholars and merchants to artists and political figures, united by their Italian heritage and the unique origins of their family name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cappuccilli

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

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

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