Dicaprio
An Italian surname derived from the Italian phrase "di Caprio", meaning "from Capri".
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 788 Americans carry the last name Dicaprio. That puts it at #33,894 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.23 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 434,967 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Dicaprio surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, 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
788
1 in 434,967
Census rank
#33,894
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.2
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
671
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 671 bearers of the surname Dicaprio in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.23 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 33894th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Dicaprio, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.5%) and Two or More Races (2.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Dicaprio
The surname DiCaprio is of Italian origin, with roots dating back to the late 15th century. It is believed to have originated in the southern regions of Italy, particularly in the Campania region around Naples. The name is derived from the Italian words "di" and "caprio," meaning "of" and "goat," respectively.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the records of the town of Gragnano, near Naples, in the late 1400s. It is thought that the name may have initially been given to a person who lived near a goat farm or had some association with goats. The name's spelling has remained relatively consistent over the centuries, with minor variations such as DiCaprio, Di Caprio, and De Caprio.
In the 16th and 17th centuries, the DiCaprio name began to appear in other parts of Italy, as families migrated and settled in different regions. Notable early bearers of the name include Giovanni DiCaprio, a merchant from Naples who lived in the late 16th century, and Antonio DiCaprio, a painter from Rome who was active in the early 17th century.
As the centuries passed, the DiCaprio name spread beyond Italy's borders. In the 19th century, several families bearing the surname immigrated to the United States, settling in various parts of the country, including New York, New Jersey, and California. One of the earliest recorded DiCaprios in America was Giuseppe DiCaprio, who arrived in New York City from Naples in the 1860s.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals with the surname DiCaprio. These include:
1. Leonardo DiCaprio (born 1974), the renowned American actor known for films such as "Titanic," "Inception," and "The Revenant."
2. Carlo DiCaprio (1903-1995), an Italian-American artist and sculptor from Brooklyn, New York.
3. Ermenegildo DiCaprio (1912-1988), an Italian-American businessman and philanthropist from New Jersey.
4. Luca DiCaprio (born 1975), an Italian football player who played as a defender for various clubs in Italy.
5. Nicola DiCaprio (1938-2016), an Italian-American writer and poet from New York City.
While the name DiCaprio has its origins in Italy, it has since become a recognizable surname around the world, with bearers contributing to various fields, including the arts, business, sports, and literature.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Dicaprio
Among Census respondents with the surname Dicaprio, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.5%) and Two or More Races (2.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Dicaprio bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 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.
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 Dicaprio surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.8%
- Hispanic or Latino4.5%
- Two or more races2.4%
- Black or African American1.0%
Year on year
2010 vs 2010 Census
How has the Dicaprio surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2010 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,894 | #33,894 | 0.0% |
| Count | 671 | 671 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.23 | 0.23 | 0.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2010 Census, the number of Dicaprio bearers went from 671 to 671 (+0.0% change). The surname held its position in the national ranking, going from #33,894 to #33,894.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Dicaprio
FAQ
Dicaprio surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Dicaprio?
The surname Dicaprio holds position #33,894 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 788 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.23 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Dicaprio surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Dicaprio, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.5%) and Two or More Races (2.4%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.