Explore the Family Name Di Capua
The meaning of Di Capua
Italian: habitational name for someone from Capua in Caserta province. The name is common in the Naples area. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Riccardo, Salvatore, Angelo, Antonio, Federico, Mario, Nicola, Onofrio, Xavier.
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How common is the last name Di Capua in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Di Capua has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 55,481 in popularity, and by 2010, it had dropped to rank 59,901, a change of -7.97%. The number of individuals with this surname also declined from 346 in 2000 to 337 in 2010, representing a change of -2.6%. Proportionally, for every 100,000 people in the United States, 0.13 had the surname Di Capua in 2000, which dropped to 0.11 per 100,000 in 2010, marking a decrease of -15.38%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,481 | #59,901 | -7.97% |
| Count | 346 | 337 | -2.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Di Capua
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Di Capua identify as White. In 2000, 96.24% identified as such, but by 2010, this percentage had dropped slightly to 92.88%, a change of -3.49%. Over the same decade, the proportion of those identifying as Hispanic rose from 3.76% to 5.64%, an increase of 50%. There were no recorded instances of Di Capuas identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian, Alaskan Native, or two or more races in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.24% | 92.88% | -3.49% |
| Hispanic | 3.76% | 5.64% | 50% |
| 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% |