Explore the Family Name Capuano
The meaning of Capuano
Italian (southern): habitational name for someone from Capua (see Capua). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Rocco, Pasquale, Angelo, Carmine, Salvatore, Vito, Antonio, Elio, Umberto, Aniello, Carlo, Ciro.
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How common is the last name Capuano in the United States?
The Capuano surname saw a small decline in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010, according to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census. In the year 2000, the name ranked as the 10,465th most common surname, but by 2010 it had slipped to 11,516th, marking a 10.04% decrease. The count of individuals with the Capuano surname also slightly decreased over this decade, falling from 2,816 in 2000 to 2,731 in 2010 - a drop of 3.02%. Accordingly, the proportion of Capuanos per 100,000 people in the U.S. population dropped by 10.58%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,465 | #11,516 | -10.04% |
| Count | 2,816 | 2,731 | -3.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.04 | 0.93 | -10.58% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Capuano
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Capuano surname identified as White both in 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease from 96.77% to 95.28%. Despite the dominance of the White ethnic identity, there were notable increases in some other ethnic categories. The percentage of Capuanos identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander significantly increased from 0.28% to 0.62%, while those identifying as having two or more races rose from 0.92% to 1.50%. There was also a growth in the Hispanic category, which went from 1.74% to 2.42% over the decade. However, no individuals with the Capuano surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.77% | 95.28% | -1.54% |
| Hispanic | 1.74% | 2.42% | 39.08% |
| Two or More Races | 0.92% | 1.5% | 63.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.28% | 0.62% | 121.43% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |