Explore the Family Name Caponi
The meaning of Caponi
Italian: patronymic or plural form of Capone. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Marco, Aldo, Damiano, Domenico, Gino, Remo, Reno, Rocco, Sabato, Saverio.
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How common is the last name Caponi in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Caponi saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 41,320th most common surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the rank of 45,412—a 9.9% decrease. The number of individuals named Caponi also fell from 497 in 2000 to 471 in 2010, marking a 5.23% decrease. Furthermore, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 decreased from 0.18 to 0.16, signifying an 11.11% drop.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,320 | #45,412 | -9.9% |
| Count | 497 | 471 | -5.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Caponi
When it comes to ethnic identity related to the surname Caponi, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that there wasn't any significant change observed between 2000 and 2010. An overwhelming majority identify as White, with 97.18% in 2000 slightly increasing to 97.66% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic showed a modest rise from 1.81% to 1.91%. However, there were no reported instances of people with the surname Caponi identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.18% | 97.66% | 0.49% |
| Hispanic | 1.81% | 1.91% | 5.52% |
| 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% |