Explore the Family Name Caputi
The meaning of Caputi
Italian: patronymic or plural form of Caputo. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Vito, Saverio, Cosimo, Domenico, Marco, Nicolo, Pasquale, Salvatrice, Umberto.
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How common is the last name Caputi in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Caputi" experienced a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Caputi ranked as the 39,052nd most popular surname in the United States with a count of 531 bearers, equivalent to 0.2 per 100k individuals. By 2010, however, the rank dropped to 42,858 and the count declined to 505 individuals or 0.17 per 100k, marking a drop of about 9.75% and 4.9% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,052 | #42,858 | -9.75% |
| Count | 531 | 505 | -4.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.17 | -15% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Caputi
As for ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census suggest that the majority of Caputis identified as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 93.97% in 2000 to 91.49% in 2010. The number of individuals identifying as Hispanic increased significantly during this period from 4.71% to 6.34%, a growth of 34.61%. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.97% | 91.49% | -2.64% |
| Hispanic | 4.71% | 6.34% | 34.61% |
| 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% |