Explore the Family Name Capitani
The meaning of Capitani
Italian (southern): patronymic or plural form of Capitano. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Dino, Elio, Siro, Vito.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Capitani in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Capitani has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 81,700 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had dropped to 84,748, a change of -3.73%. However, despite the drop in rank, the actual count of people with the surname Capitani increased slightly from 215 in 2000 to 221 in 2010, which represents a 2.79% increase. The proportion per 100k also decreased by 12.5%, falling from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #81,700 | #84,748 | -3.73% |
| Count | 215 | 221 | 2.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Capitani
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the Capitani surname identified as White, with 95.81% in 2000 and a marginal increase to 95.93% in 2010. There was a significant decrease in those identifying as Hispanic, dropping from 3.26% in 2000 to 2.26% in 2010, representing a -30.67% change. No individuals with the Capitani surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.81% | 95.93% | 0.13% |
| Hispanic | 3.26% | 2.26% | -30.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |