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

Capuno, 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 Capuno surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Capuno in America

Capuno is the 127494th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Capuno surname appeared 134 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 Capuno.

The history of the last name Capuno

The surname CAPUNO is believed to have originated in Italy, specifically in the regions of Campania and Calabria. The name is derived from the Latin word "caput," meaning head or chief, and may have been used to refer to a person who held a leadership position or was the head of a household or village.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in a document from the 12th century, where a certain Guglielmo Capuno is mentioned as a landowner in the town of Salerno. This suggests that the name was already established in the region during that time period.

In the 14th century, there are records of a family by the name of Capuno residing in the town of Capua, which is located in the province of Caserta, Campania. It is possible that this town may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the name.

During the Renaissance period, a notable figure named Giovanni Capuno (1486-1561) was a renowned architect and engineer from Naples. He is credited with the design and construction of several notable buildings and fortifications in the region.

Another historical figure with the surname CAPUNO is Giulio Capuno (1525-1598), who was a distinguished scholar and philosopher from Calabria. He authored several works on topics such as logic and metaphysics, and his writings were widely studied in academic circles during his lifetime.

In the 18th century, there was a prominent artist named Ferdinando Capuno (1738-1811) who hailed from the town of Vibo Valentia in Calabria. He was known for his beautiful landscape paintings and portraits, and his works can still be found in various galleries and museums across Italy.

Another noteworthy individual was Antonio Capuno (1792-1867), who was a military leader and patriot from the city of Naples. He played a significant role in the Italian unification movement and fought alongside Giuseppe Garibaldi in the struggle for Italian independence.

While the surname CAPUNO is predominantly found in Italy, it has also spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora. However, the earliest records and historical references of the name are firmly rooted in the regions of Campania and Calabria in southern Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Capuno

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

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 Capuno 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.

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

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