Explore the Family Name Cappella
The meaning of Cappella
Italian: 1. habitational name from any of numerous places called with cappella ‘chapel’, or a topographic name for someone who lived by a chapel. 2. variant of Cappello. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Luigi, Ugo.
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How common is the last name Cappella in the United States?
The surname Cappella saw moderate growth in popularity, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 39,824th and rose to the 38,902nd spot by 2010, marking a 2.32% increase. The number of individuals bearing the name also grew from 519 to 567 during the same period, a rise of 9.25%. Despite these changes, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 remained stable at 0.19.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,824 | #38,902 | 2.32% |
| Count | 519 | 567 | 9.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cappella
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Cappella identify as White, though there was a slight decrease in this demographic from 95.76% in 2000 to 94.18% in 2010. The second most significant ethnic identity associated with the name is Hispanic, which saw substantial growth of 50.37%, increasing from 2.7% in 2000 to 4.06% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races decreased slightly over the decade, while the proportions of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged, with either no representation or suppressed data for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.76% | 94.18% | -1.65% |
| Hispanic | 2.7% | 4.06% | 50.37% |
| Two or More Races | 1.35% | 1.23% | -8.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |