Explore the Family Name Mezzacappa
The meaning of Mezzacappa
Italian (mainly Molise): variant of Mezzacapa, an unflattering nickname for someone of limited intelligence, from mezza ‘half’ + capa ‘head’. Compare Mezzatesta. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Enrico, Angelo, Antonio, Carmine, Ciro, Giovanni, Nicola, Pietro.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mezzacappa in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mezzacappa saw a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 71,808th in popularity with 253 individuals bearing the name. This figure dropped slightly by 2.77% to 246 individuals in 2010, pushing the surname down to the 77,788th spot. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also decreased from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,808 | #77,788 | -8.33% |
| Count | 253 | 246 | -2.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mezzacappa
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, individuals with the surname Mezzacappa predominantly identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with little change at 91.30% and 91.46% respectively. Individuals identifying as Hispanic showed the most significant increase, going from 3.95% in 2000 to 6.91% in 2010 – a 74.94% growth. However, the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or two or more races fell to zero in 2010, from 2.77% and 1.98%, respectively, in 2000. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.3% | 91.46% | 0.18% |
| Hispanic | 3.95% | 6.91% | 74.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.77% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.98% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |