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

Capule, 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 Capule surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Capule in America

Capule is the 118185th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Capule surname appeared 147 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 Capule.

We can also compare 2010 data for Capule 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 Capule

The surname Capule is of Spanish origin, with its roots traced back to the early 16th century during the Spanish colonization of the Philippines. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish word "capullo," meaning bud or cocoon, possibly referring to an ancestor who worked with silk or a family crest featuring a cocoon motif.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Capule can be found in the 1591 census of the town of Tondo, in what is now Manila, Philippines. The name appears as "Capulle," likely an early spelling variation. This census was conducted by Spanish authorities to document the local population and collect taxes.

In the late 17th century, a Francisco Capule is mentioned in a Spanish colonial document detailing land ownership disputes in the province of Pampanga, Philippines. This suggests that the surname had spread to other regions of the archipelago by that time.

During the 19th century, a notable figure named Juan Capule (1810-1887) emerged as a prominent landowner and community leader in the town of Bacolor, Pampanga. He played a role in the local government and was known for his philanthropic efforts, establishing a school and funding the construction of a church.

Another historical figure with the surname Capule is Mariano Capule (1842-1899), a Filipino revolutionary who fought against Spanish colonial rule in the Philippines. He was a member of the Katipunan, a secret society that played a crucial role in the Philippine Revolution of 1896.

In the early 20th century, a Maria Capule (1892-1967) gained recognition as a respected educator and advocate for women's rights in the Philippines. She established several schools and worked to promote literacy and educational opportunities for women in rural areas.

The name Capule can also be found in various historical records and documents from the Spanish colonial era in the Philippines, such as parish records, land deeds, and legal documents, further solidifying its deep-rooted history in the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Capule

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

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

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