Explore the Family Name Capalbo
The meaning of Capalbo
Italian (southern): nickname meaning ‘white head’ from capo ‘head’ (from Latin caput) + albo ‘white’ (from Latin albus). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Carlo, Carmine, Salvatore, Dante, Giuseppe, Pasquale, Antonio, Domenic, Giovanni, Marcello, Rocco.
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How common is the last name Capalbo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Capalbo experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The name was ranked 24,491st in popularity in 2000 and fell slightly to 24,608th in 2010, a marginal change of -0.48%. However, despite this small decline in rank, the actual number of individuals carrying the Capalbo surname increased from 957 in 2000 to 1,015 in 2010, a growth of 6.06%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 decreased by 2.86%, indicating that while the count has grown, it hasn't kept pace with population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,491 | #24,608 | -0.48% |
| Count | 957 | 1,015 | 6.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.34 | -2.86% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Capalbo
As for its ethnic identity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of those with the Capalbo surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 96.87% of Capalbos were White, decreasing slightly to 95.47% in 2010. There was a notable increase in the percentage of Capalbos identifying as Hispanic, with the figure rising from 1.67% in 2000 to 2.86% in 2010, a significant 71.26% change. A smaller increase was seen in the percentage identifying with two or more ethnicities, which rose by 25.53% over the decade. No individuals with the surname Capalbo identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.87% | 95.47% | -1.45% |
| Hispanic | 1.67% | 2.86% | 71.26% |
| Two or More Races | 0.94% | 1.18% | 25.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |