Explore the Family Name Caracappa
The meaning of Caracappa
Italian: apparently from cara ‘dear’ + cappa ‘hood’. The application is unclear. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Vito, Mario, Gaspare, Guido, Nichola, Sal, Salvatore.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Caracappa in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Caracappa in the United States has slightly declined from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Caracappa was ranked as the 52,077th most common surname and dropped to the 57,101st spot in 2010, reflecting a change of -9.65%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 375 in 2000 to 357 in 2010, a slight reduction of -4.8%. As a result, the proportion of the Caracappa surname per 100,000 people fell by -14.29% between the two censuses.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,077 | #57,101 | -9.65% |
| Count | 375 | 357 | -4.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Caracappa
When it comes to the ethnicity of individuals carrying the Caracappa surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that this name is predominantly associated with White individuals, although there's been a slight decrease over the decade. In 2000, 97.6% identified as White, but this figure dropped by -1.84% to 95.8% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic increased substantially during this period, rising from 1.6% in 2000 to 2.8% in 2010, marking a 75% increase. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.6% | 95.8% | -1.84% |
| Hispanic | 1.6% | 2.8% | 75% |
| 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% |