Explore the Family Name De Capua
The meaning of De Capua
Italian: variant of Di Capua. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Concetta, Domenic, Libero, Nunzie, Salvatore.
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How common is the last name De Capua in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname De Capua has seen a slight decrease from the years 2000 to 2010. In 2000, De Capua was ranked 46,240 in terms of popularity, but slipped to 49,177 by 2010, indicating a 6.35% downward shift. Similarly, the number of instances of this surname also contracted during this period, from a count of 434 in 2000 to 428 in 2010, marking a decline of 1.38%. The proportion of this surname per 100k people also fell by 6.25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,240 | #49,177 | -6.35% |
| Count | 434 | 428 | -1.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name De Capua
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that most bearers of the De Capua surname identify as White. In both 2000 and 2010, this group represented over 95% of individuals with this surname, although there was a slight decline of 1.74% over the decade. Those identifying as Hispanic showed a significant increase, jumping from 1.38% in 2000 to 2.80% in 2010, a rise of 102.90%. A small percentage of De Capuas reported belonging to two or more ethnic groups, with a slight increase from 1.15% to 1.17% between 2000 and 2010. No changes were observed among those who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.77% | 95.09% | -1.74% |
| Hispanic | 1.38% | 2.8% | 102.9% |
| Two or More Races | 1.15% | 1.17% | 1.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |