Explore the Family Name Capati
The meaning of Capati
Italian (Viterbo, in Lazio): probably a nickname, but the origin is uncertain: perhaps from capata ‘head-butt’ (from capo ‘head’) or cappato ‘one who wears a cloak’, figuratively ‘respectable person’ (from cappa ‘cloak’).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Capati in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Capati has increased in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Capati was ranked 56,979th and by 2010 it had risen to 47,706th position, a change of 16.27%. The count of individuals bearing the surname also increased from 335 to 444, showing a 32.54% growth. As a proportion per 100,000 people, the occurrence of this surname grew from 0.12 to 0.15, marking a 25% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,979 | #47,706 | 16.27% |
| Count | 335 | 444 | 32.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.15 | 25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Capati
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that majority of the individuals with the surname Capati identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. In 2000, this group made up 87.16% and slightly decreased to 85.59% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races reduced drastically from 3.58% in 2000 to 1.58% in 2010, a decrease of 55.87%. Meanwhile, those identifying as White remained fairly stable at around 6%. The most significant change was noted in the Hispanic category, which saw an increase from 2.69% in 2000 to 6.31% in 2010, a change of 134.57%. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 87.16% | 85.59% | -1.8% |
| Hispanic | 2.69% | 6.31% | 134.57% |
| White | 6.27% | 6.08% | -3.03% |
| Two or More Races | 3.58% | 1.58% | -55.87% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |