Explore the Family Name Capotosto
The meaning of Capotosto
Italian: nickname from capo ‘head’ + tosto ‘hard’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Saverio, Angelo, Bruna, Carmel, Corrado, Cosmo, Domenic, Elio, Gino, Sal.
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How common is the last name Capotosto in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Capotosto experienced a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 62,046 in 2000, it descended to 64,559 by 2010, marking a negative change of 4.05%. In terms of raw count, there was a modest increase from 302 individuals bearing the name in 2000 to 308 in 2010, indicating a growth of 1.99%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, it dipped from 0.11 to 0.10, amounting to a drop of 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,046 | #64,559 | -4.05% |
| Count | 302 | 308 | 1.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Capotosto
The ethnicity breakdown of the Capotosto surname showed some changes over the same decade as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. The vast majority identified as White, although the percentage fell slightly from 99.01% in 2000 to 96.10% in 2010. Interestingly, the representation of Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic ethnic identity within this surname emerged in 2010, both accounting for 1.62%, while they were unrepresented in 2000. The categories of Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native either remained at 0% or lacked sufficient data for disclosure.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.01% | 96.1% | -2.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.62% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.62% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |