Explore the Family Name Cappadona
The meaning of Cappadona
Italian (Sicily): compound from Cappa and Dona 2. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Angelo, Gaetano, Nunzio, Sal.
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How common is the last name Cappadona in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Cappadona has seen a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the rank was 37,986 which dropped to 39,773 by 2010, marking a decline of 4.7%. Despite this fall in ranking, the actual count of people with the surname slightly increased from 549 to 552, an increase of 0.55%. However, the proportion of people with the surname Cappadona per 100,000 also declined by 5% over the same decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,986 | #39,773 | -4.7% |
| Count | 549 | 552 | 0.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.19 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cappadona
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Cappadona identify as White. This group made up 96.72% of individuals with the surname in 2000, which slightly decreased to 95.29% in 2010. The Hispanic population with this surname saw a significant increase over this period, rising from 2.73% to 3.62%, which equates to a growth of 32.6%. There were no recorded instances of the surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.72% | 95.29% | -1.48% |
| Hispanic | 2.73% | 3.62% | 32.6% |
| 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% |