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

Capuano, 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 Capuano surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Capuano in America

Capuano is the 11516th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Capuano surname appeared 2,731 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 Capuano.

We can also compare 2010 data for Capuano 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 Capuano

The surname Capuano originated in Italy, specifically in the Campania region. It is believed to have derived from the name of the city of Capua, an ancient Roman town located in the province of Caserta. The name Capua is thought to stem from the Latin word "caput," meaning "head" or "source," suggesting that the town was located at the source of a river or regarded as a prominent place.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Capuano can be traced back to the 11th century. In a document from 1063, a certain Petrus Capuanus is mentioned, indicating the presence of the surname in that era. The spelling variations during that time included Capuano, Capuani, and Capuani.

During the Middle Ages, the name Capuano appeared in various historical records, such as land deeds and legal documents. For example, in 1275, a Niccolò Capuano was recorded as a landowner in the town of Aversa, near Naples.

The surname Capuano has also been associated with notable individuals throughout history. One of the earliest known figures bearing this name was Giacomo Capuano (c. 1220-1285), a prominent Italian jurist and author from the city of Capua. He wrote several legal treatises and was highly regarded in his field.

Another notable figure was Girolamo Capuano (1499-1573), an Italian Renaissance architect and engineer. He was responsible for the design and construction of several significant buildings in Naples, including the Palazzo Capuano, which still stands today.

In the 18th century, Gennaro Capuano (1703-1778) was a renowned Italian painter from Naples. He specialized in religious and mythological scenes and his works can be found in various churches and museums throughout Italy.

Towards the end of the 19th century, Raffaele Capuano (1854-1923) was an Italian politician and lawyer. He served as a deputy in the Italian Parliament and was known for his advocacy of workers' rights and social reforms.

The surname Capuano has also been associated with various place names in Italy. For instance, the town of Capuano Nuovo in the province of Avellino is believed to have derived its name from the Capuano family, who may have been among the founders or prominent residents of the area.

Throughout its history, the surname Capuano has maintained a strong presence in Italy, particularly in the southern regions of Campania and Lazio. While the name has spread to other parts of the world due to migration, its roots can be traced back to the ancient city of Capua and the surrounding areas in the heart of Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Capuano

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

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

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