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

Cappuccio, 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 Cappuccio surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cappuccio in America

Cappuccio is the 29768th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cappuccio surname appeared 790 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 Cappuccio.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cappuccio 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 Cappuccio

The surname Cappuccio has its origins in Italy, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "cappuccio," which means "hood" or "cowl." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who wore a distinctive hooded garment, possibly a member of a religious order or a tradesman.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Cappuccio can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Cavensis, a collection of medieval documents from the Abbey of Cava in Campania, Italy. This manuscript, dating back to the 11th century, mentions a certain "Petrus Cappuccius" as a witness to a land transaction.

In the 13th century, the name Cappuccio appears in several records from the city of Naples. One notable example is Nicola Cappuccio, a wealthy merchant who lived in the late 1200s and was known for his extensive trade dealings with the Byzantine Empire.

During the Renaissance period, the surname Cappuccio gained further prominence. In the 15th century, there was a famous painter named Girolamo Cappuccio, who was born in Faenza around 1445 and is known for his frescoes adorning churches in Emilia-Romagna.

Another notable figure was Vincenzo Cappuccio, a philosopher and theologian from Naples who lived in the 16th century (c. 1490-1564). He was a prominent figure in the Catholic Church and authored several works on theology and ethics.

In the 17th century, the name Cappuccio was associated with the small village of Cappuccio Nuovo in the province of Avellino, Campania. This may have been a place where families with the surname resided or originated from.

Throughout the centuries, the Cappuccio name has also appeared in various forms, such as Cappucci, Cappuccia, and Cappuccini, reflecting regional variations and linguistic changes over time.

While the surname Cappuccio is not among the most common Italian surnames, it has left its mark on history through notable individuals in various fields, from art and philosophy to commerce and religion. The name's origins and evolution reflect the rich tapestry of Italian culture and history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cappuccio

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

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

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