Explore the Family Name Capraro
The meaning of Capraro
Italian (southern): occupational name for a goatherd, from an agent derivative of capra ‘(nanny) goat’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Carmine, Salvatore, Angelo, Antonio, Carmino, Giuseppina, Marco, Riccardo, Rocco, Vito.
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How common is the last name Capraro in the United States?
The surname Capraro has shown an increase in popularity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, it was ranked 41,060 and by 2010, it had moved up to the 37,544th position, reflecting an 8.56 percent change. The count of individuals with this surname also grew from 501 to 593, a significant jump of 18.36 percent. This growth is further reflected in the proportion per 100,000 people, as it rose from 0.19 to 0.20, marking a 5.26 percent increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,060 | #37,544 | 8.56% |
| Count | 501 | 593 | 18.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.2 | 5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Capraro
When we look at the ethnicity of those bearing the Capraro surname according to the Decennial U.S. Census, we notice some changes over the decade. In 2000, 94.81 percent identified as White, and this slightly increased to 95.45 percent in 2010. Those identifying with two or more ethnicities decreased by 41 percent, while the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic doubled from 1.6 percent to 3.2 percent. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged with no percentages recorded for these categories in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.81% | 95.45% | 0.68% |
| Hispanic | 1.6% | 3.2% | 100% |
| Two or More Races | 2% | 1.18% | -41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.6% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |