Explore the Family Name Capelli
The meaning of Capelli
Italian: patronymic or plural form of Capello. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Giampiero, Sal.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Capelli in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Capelli experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 30,552 before slipping to 31,790 in 2010, marking a decline of 4.05%. However, the count of individuals carrying the Capelli surname saw a minor increase from 721 in 2000 to 726 in 2010, which is a 0.69% rise. The proportion per 100,000 people also reduced by 7.41%, going from 0.27 in 2000 to 0.25 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,552 | #31,790 | -4.05% |
| Count | 721 | 726 | 0.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.25 | -7.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Capelli
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Capelli surname. Between 2000 and 2010, there was almost no change in the percentage of Capellis identifying as White, moving only slightly from 93.07% to 93.11%. The percentage identifying as Hispanic increased by 10.05%, from 3.88% to 4.27%. The count for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander remained relatively stable at about 1.1%. Those identifying with two or more races decreased from 1.39% to 1.1%, a drop of 20.86%. There were no reported instances of Capellis identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.07% | 93.11% | 0.04% |
| Hispanic | 3.88% | 4.27% | 10.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.11% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Two or More Races | 1.39% | 1.1% | -20.86% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |