Explore the Family Name Capetillo
The meaning of Capetillo
Spanish: habitational name from Capetillo, a place in Biscay, Basque Country. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Pedro, Jose, Hilario, Jesus, Miguel, Alberto, Arnulfo, Carlos, Elena, Emilio, Felipe, Guadalupe.
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How common is the last name Capetillo in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Capetillo has increased over the decade 2000-2010. In 2000 it had a rank of 15,235, but by 2010 its rank had improved to 12,884, showing a change of 15.43 percent. The count of people with this surname also grew, with 1,773 in 2000 and 2,388 in 2010, which is an increase of 34.69 percent. The proportion per 100,000 people increased by 22.73 percent from 0.66 to 0.81 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,235 | #12,884 | 15.43% |
| Count | 1,773 | 2,388 | 34.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.66 | 0.81 | 22.73% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Capetillo
The ethnicity distribution for the Capetillo surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, predominantly identifies as Hispanic, with 93.40 percent in 2000 and a slightly lower percentage of 93.26 in 2010. The white ethnicity saw a minor increase from 5.87 percent in 2000 to 6.07 percent in 2010. While there were no identified Black individuals with this surname in 2000, the 2010 data shows a slight presence at 0.38 percent. Individuals who identified with two or more races in 2000 disappeared by 2010. No one with the Capetillo surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 93.4% | 93.26% | -0.15% |
| White | 5.87% | 6.07% | 3.41% |
| Black | 0% | 0.38% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.28% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |