2000
#147,095
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Capuzzo
A surname derived from the Italian word 'capo', meaning chief or headman, possibly denoting someone with authority.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 138 Americans carry the last name Capuzzo. That puts it at #142,049 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,483,727 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Capuzzo surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
138
1 in 2,483,727
Census rank
#142,049
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
120
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 120 bearers of the surname Capuzzo in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142049th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Capuzzo, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (0.8%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Capuzzo
The surname Capuzzo originated in Italy, with its roots dating back to the late Middle Ages. It is believed to be derived from the Italian word "capuzzo," meaning "hooded cloak" or "cape," suggesting that the name may have been associated with a person involved in the garment trade or someone who habitually wore such a cloak.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Capuzzo can be found in the archives of the city of Genoa, where a certain Giovanni Capuzzo was mentioned in a document from the year 1375. This early reference indicates that the name was already established in the northern Italian region during the 14th century.
In the following centuries, the Capuzzo surname spread across various regions of Italy, with notable bearers emerging in different areas. For instance, in the 16th century, a noble family by the name of Capuzzo resided in the town of Salerno, located in the southern region of Campania. One of their members, Matteo Capuzzo (1520-1592), gained recognition as a renowned jurist and legal scholar.
Another notable figure with the Capuzzo surname was Francesco Capuzzo (1638-1701), a Venetian painter who specialized in portrait and religious artwork. His works can be found in various churches and galleries throughout the Veneto region, and he is considered an influential artist of the Baroque period in Venice.
In the 18th century, the Capuzzo name gained prominence in the world of music with the birth of Gaetano Capuzzo (1758-1823), a celebrated Italian composer and violinist. Born in Naples, he composed several operas and instrumental works that were highly regarded during his lifetime.
Moving forward to the 19th century, the Capuzzo surname was carried by Giuseppe Capuzzo (1824-1897), a renowned Italian architect who designed numerous notable buildings in the city of Turin, including the iconic Palazzo Carignano.
While the Capuzzo surname has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora. However, the historical records and notable individuals mentioned above provide insights into the rich heritage and cultural significance of this Italian surname.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Capuzzo
Among Census respondents with the surname Capuzzo, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (0.8%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Capuzzo bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Capuzzo surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White97.5% · 117
- Hispanic or Latino0.8% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 1
- Two or more races0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Capuzzo
Capuzzo appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#134,712
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 125
+22 bearers (+21.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 12,383 places
2020
#142,049
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
-5 bearers (-4.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 7,337 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #147,095 | 103 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #134,712 | 125 | 0.04 | +22 bearers (+21.4%) | Up 12,383 places |
| 2020 | #142,049 | 120 | 0.04 | -5 bearers (-4.0%) | Down 7,337 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Capuzzo surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #134,712 | #142,049 | -5.4% |
| Count | 125 | 120 | -4.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Capuzzo bearers went from 125 to 120 (-4.0% change). The surname moved down 7,337 positions in the national ranking, going from #134,712 to #142,049.
FAQ
Capuzzo surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Capuzzo?
Name Census estimates that about 138 living Americans carry the surname Capuzzo. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,483,727 residents.
How common is Capuzzo?
Capuzzo ranks #142,049 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 120 people with the surname Capuzzo. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (138), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Capuzzo.
Has Capuzzo become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Capuzzo went from 125 recorded bearers to 120. That is a decrease of 5 (-4.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #134,712 to #142,049.
What does the Census say about the background of Capuzzo?
Among Census respondents with the surname Capuzzo, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (0.8%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Capuzzo in the 2020 Census, accounting for 97.5% (117 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Capuzzo appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (97.5%), Hispanic (0.8%), Asian/Pacific Islander (0.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Capuzzo (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Capuzzo mean?
A surname derived from the Italian word 'capo', meaning chief or headman, possibly denoting someone with authority. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Capuzzo (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Capuzzo?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.