Explore the Family Name Capezzuto
The meaning of Capezzuto
Italian (Campania): nickname from the dialect word capezzo or capizzo ‘head’, probably meaning ‘obstinate’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Capezzuto in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Capezzuto has seen a slight decrease in popularity over a decade. In 2000, the surname was ranked 68,782 in popularity with a count of 267 individuals carrying that name. This equates to a proportion of 0.1 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank dropped to 71,678 and the count increased slightly to 272 individuals, resulting in a proportion of 0.09 per 100,000 people. This denotes a popularity change of -4.21% and a count increase of 1.87%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,782 | #71,678 | -4.21% |
| Count | 267 | 272 | 1.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Capezzuto
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Capezzuto according to the Decennial U.S. Census is predominantly White, with 98.88% in 2000 and a 1.1% decrease to 97.79% in 2010. The census data did not reveal any significant presence of Capezzuto among other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.88% | 97.79% | -1.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |