Explore the Family Name Caproni
The meaning of Caproni
Italian: patronymic or plural form of a nickname or occupational name from an augmentative derivative of capra ‘nanny goat’ (see Capra).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Caproni in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Caproni has decreased over the years. In 2000, Caproni was ranked 74,957th and by 2010, it had dropped to 84,136th, a decrease of 12.25%. Furthermore, the count of individuals with this surname also experienced a slight decline from 240 in 2000 to 223 in 2010, a drop of 7.08%. Consequently, the proportion of people with the surname Caproni per 100k fell by 11.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,957 | #84,136 | -12.25% |
| Count | 240 | 223 | -7.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Caproni
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Caproni surname identify as White, although there was a slight decrease from 94.58% in 2000 to 92.38% in 2010. The Hispanic population increased by 22.95% during the same period, albeit from a low base. Additionally, the data for 2010 showed some diversity with 3.14% identifying as being of two or more races. No change was observed in the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, with their percentages remaining at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.58% | 92.38% | -2.33% |
| Hispanic | 2.92% | 3.59% | 22.95% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.14% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |