2010
#139,228
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Chappetta
An Italian surname derived from the Italian word "cappetta" meaning "little cape or cloak".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 119 Americans carry the last name Chappetta. That puts it at #153,590 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,880,289 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Chappetta 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
119
1 in 2,880,289
Census rank
#153,590
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
104
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 104 bearers of the surname Chappetta in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 153590th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Chappetta, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.8%) and Two or More Races (2.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Chappetta
The surname Chappetta originates from Italy and is believed to have emerged in the late medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. It is derived from the Italian word "cappetta," which means a small cape or cloak. This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who were involved in the production or trade of capes or cloaks.
The earliest known records of the surname Chappetta can be found in various Italian documents from the 14th and 15th centuries, particularly in regions such as Sicily, Calabria, and Campania. One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing this surname was Giovanni Chappetta, a merchant from Palermo, Sicily, who lived in the late 14th century.
During the Renaissance period, the Chappetta family gained prominence in the city of Naples. Notably, Antonio Chappetta (1502-1581) was a renowned architect and engineer who contributed to the design and construction of several notable buildings in Naples, including the Palazzo Reale and the Castel Nuovo.
In the 17th century, the Chappetta surname appeared in the records of the Spanish Inquisition, which had jurisdiction over parts of Italy at the time. One notable figure was Girolamo Chappetta (1620-1690), a priest from Calabria who was accused of heresy but later acquitted.
As the Italian diaspora spread across the globe, the Chappetta surname was carried to different parts of the world. In the 19th century, several Chappetta families immigrated to the United States, particularly to the northeastern states like New York and Pennsylvania. One notable individual from this period was Vincenzo Chappetta (1825-1901), a sculptor and marble carver who worked on various public monuments in New York City.
Another prominent figure was Giuseppe Chappetta (1870-1942), an Italian-American entrepreneur and philanthropist who founded the Chappetta Wine Company in New York. He was also involved in various charitable organizations and contributed significantly to the Italian-American community.
In more recent times, the Chappetta surname has been associated with individuals from various fields, such as academia, arts, and sports. For example, Francesco Chappetta (1925-2010) was an Italian philosopher and writer known for his works on existentialism and phenomenology.
Overall, the surname Chappetta has a rich history rooted in Italy, with branches extending to various parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchange. Its origin and meaning are closely tied to the clothing industry and trade, reflecting the diverse occupations and backgrounds of those who have carried this surname throughout the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Chappetta
Among Census respondents with the surname Chappetta, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.8%) and Two or More Races (2.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Chappetta 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 Chappetta surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.4% · 93
- Hispanic or Latino3.8% · 4
- Two or more races2.9% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.9% · 2
- Black or African American1.0% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Chappetta
Chappetta 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
#153,590
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
-16 bearers (-13.3%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 14,362 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #139,228 | 120 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #153,590 | 104 | 0.03 | -16 bearers (-13.3%) | Down 14,362 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 Chappetta 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 | #139,228 | #153,590 | -10.3% |
| Count | 120 | 104 | -13.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -13.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Chappetta bearers went from 120 to 104 (-13.3% change). The surname moved down 14,362 positions in the national ranking, going from #139,228 to #153,590.
FAQ
Chappetta surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Chappetta?
Name Census estimates that about 119 living Americans carry the surname Chappetta. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,880,289 residents.
How common is Chappetta?
Chappetta ranks #153,590 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 104 people with the surname Chappetta. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (119), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Chappetta.
Has Chappetta become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Chappetta went from 120 recorded bearers to 104. That is a decrease of 16 (-13.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #139,228 to #153,590.
What does the Census say about the background of Chappetta?
Among Census respondents with the surname Chappetta, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.8%) and Two or More Races (2.9%). 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 Chappetta in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.4% (93 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Chappetta appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.4%), Hispanic (3.8%), Two or More Races (2.9%). 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 Chappetta (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 Chappetta mean?
An Italian surname derived from the Italian word "cappetta" meaning "little cape or cloak". 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 Chappetta (0.03 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 Americans have the surname Chappetta?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.