Explore the Family Name Capizzi
The meaning of Capizzi
Italian (southern): habitational name from a place called Capizzi, in Messina province, Sicily. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Angelo, Sal, Pasquale, Pietro, Salvatrice, Santo, Saverio, Savino, Silvio.
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How common is the last name Capizzi in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Capizzi ranked 22,258th in popularity in 2000 and dropped slightly to 23,167th in 2010, marking a decrease of 4.08%. In terms of actual count, there were 1,081 individuals with this last name in 2000, and this figure saw a modest increase of 1.85% to 1,101 in 2010. The proportion of individuals bearing the surname Capizzi per 100,000 people in the U.S. decreased by 7.5%, from 0.4 in 2000 to 0.37 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,258 | #23,167 | -4.08% |
| Count | 1,081 | 1,101 | 1.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.4 | 0.37 | -7.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Capizzi
The ethnicity of individuals with the surname Capizzi also showed changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. A slight decrease of 2.17% was observed among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, while an impressive increase of 53.85% was seen in those identifying with two or more races. Those identifying as White made up the vast majority, although there was a slight decrease of 0.69% over this period. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation increased by 33.12%. There was no change for individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native, as these categories remained at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.13% | 96.46% | -0.69% |
| Hispanic | 1.57% | 2.09% | 33.12% |
| Two or More Races | 0.65% | 1% | 53.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.46% | 0.45% | -2.17% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |