Explore the Family Name Cappon
The meaning of Cappon
1. Dutch, Flemish, northern French, English (Suffolk), and Scottish (Fife): variant of Capon, a cognate of 2 below. 2. Italian (Veneto): nickname from a regional variant of cappone ‘capon, castrated cock’ (see Capone 2). Some characteristic forenames: French Andre.
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How common is the last name Cappon in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Cappon has grown in popularity within the United States over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 67,936th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had risen slightly to the 66,931st position—a growth of 1.48%. In terms of total count, there were 271 individuals with the Cappon surname in 2000, and this number increased by 8.86% to 295 by 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,936 | #66,931 | 1.48% |
| Count | 271 | 295 | 8.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cappon
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Cappon. In both 2000 and 2010, no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native bore this surname. Those identifying as two or more races also remained at zero throughout this period. However, individuals identifying as White made up the majority, increasing from 95.57% in 2000 to 96.95% in 2010—an increase of 1.44%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic decreased from 2.21% to 1.69%, a drop of 23.53%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.57% | 96.95% | 1.44% |
| Hispanic | 2.21% | 1.69% | -23.53% |
| 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% |