2010
#148,347
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Caspillo
A surname of unknown origin and meaning.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 136 Americans carry the last name Caspillo. That puts it at #142,788 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,520,252 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Caspillo 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
136
1 in 2,520,252
Census rank
#142,788
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
119
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 119 bearers of the surname Caspillo in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142788th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Caspillo, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 46.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (32.8%) and White (10.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Caspillo
The surname Caspillo is of Spanish origin, with roots tracing back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Andalusia, southern Spain, where it may have derived from the word "caspio," which means "of the Caspian Sea." This could indicate that the earliest bearers of this name had some connection to the Caspian region or trade routes in that area.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Caspillo name appears in the baptismal records of the parish of Santa Cruz in Seville, Spain, dating back to the late 1500s. In these records, the name is spelled "Caspillo," suggesting that the current spelling has remained relatively consistent over time.
In the 17th century, records show a Juan Caspillo, a merchant from Cadiz, who was involved in the lucrative trade between Spain and its colonies in the Americas. His name appears in several shipping manifests and trade documents from that era.
During the 18th century, the Caspillo name can be found in various parts of Spain, particularly in the southern regions of Andalusia and Extremadura. One notable figure from this period was Diego Caspillo (1702-1778), a renowned painter from Seville whose works adorned several churches and monasteries in the city.
As the Spanish Empire expanded across the Atlantic, the Caspillo name also made its way to the Americas. In the 19th century, records indicate the presence of Caspillo families in various parts of Latin America, including Mexico, Argentina, and Cuba.
One prominent individual was Alejandro Caspillo (1825-1891), a Cuban military officer who fought in the Ten Years' War against Spanish colonial rule. He rose to the rank of brigadier general and played a significant role in several key battles during the conflict.
Another notable figure was María Caspillo (1860-1932), a Mexican educator and activist who campaigned for women's rights and education reform in the early 20th century. She founded several schools in her home state of Veracruz and was recognized for her contributions to improving educational opportunities for underprivileged children.
The Caspillo surname continues to be found in Spain, Latin America, and among Hispanic communities worldwide, carrying with it a rich history and cultural heritage that spans several centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Caspillo
Among Census respondents with the surname Caspillo, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 46.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (32.8%) and White (10.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Caspillo 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 Caspillo surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander46.2% · 55
- Hispanic or Latino32.8% · 39
- White10.1% · 12
- Two or more races9.2% · 11
- Black or African American1.7% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Caspillo
Caspillo appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#142,788
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
+8 bearers (+7.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 5,559 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #148,347 | 111 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #142,788 | 119 | 0.04 | +8 bearers (+7.2%) | Up 5,559 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 Caspillo 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 | #148,347 | #142,788 | 3.7% |
| Count | 111 | 119 | 7.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -0.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Caspillo bearers went from 111 to 119 (+7.2% change). The surname moved up 5,559 positions in the national ranking, going from #148,347 to #142,788.
FAQ
Caspillo surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Caspillo?
Name Census estimates that about 136 living Americans carry the surname Caspillo. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,520,252 residents.
How common is Caspillo?
Caspillo ranks #142,788 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 119 people with the surname Caspillo. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (136), 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 Caspillo.
Has Caspillo become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Caspillo went from 111 recorded bearers to 119. That is an increase of 8 (+7.2%). In the national ranking it rose from #148,347 to #142,788.
What does the Census say about the background of Caspillo?
Among Census respondents with the surname Caspillo, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 46.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (32.8%) and White (10.1%). 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?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Caspillo in the 2020 Census, accounting for 46.2% (55 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Caspillo appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (46.2%), Hispanic (32.8%), White (10.1%). 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 Caspillo (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 Caspillo mean?
A surname of unknown origin and meaning. 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 Caspillo (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 are called Caspillo?
Find out how many people have the surname Caspillo on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.