Explore the Family Name Capozza
The meaning of Capozza
Italian (southern): variant of Capoccia. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Rocco, Angelo, Dino, Gaetano, Massimo, Pasquale, Vito.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Capozza in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Capozza has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 60,557th in terms of commonality and by 2010 it had slipped to 62,903rd, representing a decline of 3.87%. However, the actual count of people with this surname increased marginally from 311 in 2000 to 318 in 2010, an uptick of 2.25%. The proportion of people named Capozza per 100k individuals also saw a small decrease of 8.33%, going from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,557 | #62,903 | -3.87% |
| Count | 311 | 318 | 2.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Capozza
The Decennial U.S. Census provides interesting insights into the ethnic identity associated with the Capozza surname. The majority of people with this name are White, at 94.86% in 2000 and dropping slightly to 94.34% in 2010. Conversely, those identifying as Black decreased notably from 3.54% in 2000 to 1.57% in 2010, experiencing a 55.65% change. There were no individuals with this surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic during these years. In 2010, however, there were some who identified as belonging to two or more races. The data for American Indian and Alaskan Native was suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.86% | 94.34% | -0.55% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.57% | 0% |
| Black | 3.54% | 1.57% | -55.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |