Explore the Family Name Cappo
The meaning of Cappo
Italian: from the Italian word cappio ‘rope, slipknot’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Rocco, Caesar, Caesar, Domenic, Massimo, Primo, Salvatore, Secondo, Valentino.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cappo in the United States?
The surname Cappo saw a decline in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In the year 2000, it ranked as the 41,657th most common surname, but by 2010, it had fallen to the 51,941st spot, reflecting a decrease of nearly 25%. The number of individuals with the surname also decreased during this decade, going from 492 in 2000 to 400 in 2010, marking an 18.7% drop. The proportion per 100,000 people also diminished by approximately 22% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,657 | #51,941 | -24.69% |
| Count | 492 | 400 | -18.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.14 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cappo
Discussing ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of those with the surname Cappo identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight decrease of 0.46% over the decade. Identification as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by about 23%, from 1.22% to 1.5%. Individuals identifying their ethnicity as two or more races saw a substantial decrease of 38.46%, while those identifying as Hispanic experienced the most significant increase of 55.74%. There were no reported changes for individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.67% | 91.25% | -0.46% |
| Hispanic | 3.05% | 4.75% | 55.74% |
| Two or More Races | 3.25% | 2% | -38.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.22% | 1.5% | 22.95% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |