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

DiCapua, 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 DiCapua surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DiCapua in America

DiCapua is the 59901st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DiCapua surname appeared 337 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 DiCapua.

We can also compare 2010 data for DiCapua to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name DiCapua

The surname DiCapua has its origins in Italy, specifically in the town of Capua, located in the region of Campania. The name can be traced back to the medieval period, around the 11th or 12th century.

The name DiCapua is derived from the Italian words "di" meaning "from" and "Capua," the name of the ancient city. It was common practice during that time for people to adopt surnames based on their place of origin or residence.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname DiCapua appears in a document from the year 1189, which mentions a nobleman named Riccardo DiCapua. This suggests that the name was already in use among the aristocracy of the region during the late 12th century.

In the 13th century, the DiCapua family rose to prominence in the Kingdom of Naples, with several members holding influential positions in the royal court and military. One notable figure was Matteo DiCapua, a renowned military commander who served under King Charles I of Anjou in the late 1200s.

Another prominent individual bearing the DiCapua surname was Antonio DiCapua, an Italian jurist and legal scholar who lived in the 15th century. He was known for his work on Roman law and served as a judge in Naples.

During the Renaissance period, the DiCapua family continued to maintain a prominent status in the city of Capua and surrounding areas. One member, Giovanni DiCapua, was a renowned artist and sculptor who lived in the late 15th and early 16th centuries.

In the 17th century, a branch of the DiCapua family established itself in Sicily, where they were involved in the wine trade and owned vineyards. One of the most notable figures from this branch was Vincenzo DiCapua, a successful merchant and landowner born in 1645.

As the DiCapua family spread throughout Italy over the centuries, various spelling variations emerged, such as Di Capua, De Capua, and DiCapoa. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and scribal practices of the time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DiCapua

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

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 DiCapua 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.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of DiCapua has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

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

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