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UK surname

Capone

Derived from the Italian word "capone," meaning "big head," likely referring to an ancestor with a large head.

In the 1881 census there were 1 people recorded with the Capone surname, ranking it #34,027 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 146, ranked #24,173, up from #34,027 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Croydon, Camden and Enfield.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Capone is 146 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 14500.0%.

1881 census count

1

Ranked #34,027

Modern count

146

2016, ranked #24,173

Peak year

2016

146 bearers

Map years

1

2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • Capone had 1 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #34,027 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 146 in 2016, ranked #24,173.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 14 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Capone surname distribution map

The map shows where the Capone surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Capone surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Capone over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1851 historical 3 #32,890
1861 historical 14 #32,072
1881 historical 1 #34,027
1891 historical 5 #33,939
1901 historical 10 #33,026
1911 historical 12 #32,302
1997 modern 77 #29,874
1998 modern 89 #29,026
1999 modern 90 #29,056
2000 modern 89 #29,173
2001 modern 88 #29,056
2002 modern 94 #28,797
2003 modern 96 #28,381
2004 modern 90 #29,481
2005 modern 94 #28,973
2006 modern 98 #28,621
2007 modern 101 #28,505
2008 modern 101 #28,825
2009 modern 99 #29,754
2010 modern 108 #28,996
2011 modern 113 #27,967
2012 modern 128 #25,852
2013 modern 128 #26,336
2014 modern 139 #25,093
2015 modern 136 #25,352
2016 modern 146 #24,173

Geography

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Where Capones are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Croydon, Camden, Enfield, Calderdale and York. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Croydon 007 Croydon
2 Camden 016 Camden
3 Enfield 012 Enfield
4 Calderdale 016 Calderdale
5 York 018 York

Forenames

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First names often paired with Capone

These lists show first names that appear often with the Capone surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Capone

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Capone, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Capone surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Capone household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Capone is most associated with areas classed as Skilled Trades and Construction Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

These scattered, peripheral and often low residential density neighbourhoods house more workers in skilled trades and construction. Few households rent social housing and there are few students. Multiple car ownership is higher than the Supergroup average, perhaps because of poorer public transport connectivity. Incidence of mixed or multiple ethnicity is below the Supergroup average, and the absence of individuals identifying as Pakistani or Other Asian groups is also less pronounced. Flatted accommodation is less dominant than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Capone is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

10
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Capone falls in decile 2 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

2
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Capone is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Capone, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Capone

The surname Capone has its origins in Italy, specifically in the central and southern regions. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "capo," meaning "head" or "leader," suggesting that the name may have been originally used to refer to a person who held a position of authority or leadership within a community.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Capone date back to the 12th century in various Italian documents and records. Some of the earliest known bearers of this surname include Giovanni Capone, a merchant from Naples born around 1180, and Matteo Capone, a landowner from Abruzzo who lived in the late 13th century.

In the 14th century, the name Capone appeared in several historical records, including the Florentine Codice Diplomatico, which mentions a Bartolomeo Capone in 1327. Another notable figure from this era was Niccolò Capone, a lawyer and judge from Siena who served in the city's government in the late 1300s.

Throughout the centuries, the Capone surname has been associated with various notable individuals, including:

1. Vincenzo Capone (1842-1924), an Italian politician and lawyer who served as a deputy in the Italian Parliament. 2. Antonio Capone (1870-1935), an Italian-American mobster and patriarch of the Capone crime family in New York. 3. Al Capone (1899-1947), the infamous American gangster and crime boss who dominated organized crime in Chicago during the Prohibition era. 4. Benedetto Capone (1906-1983), an Italian painter and sculptor known for his abstract and surrealist works. 5. Gennaro Capone (1914-1990), an Italian-American actor and singer who appeared in several Hollywood films and television shows.

While the surname Capone has been associated with different regions and variations in spelling over time, such as Caponi, Capona, and Capuana, its roots can be traced back to the Italian peninsula, where it has a long and storied history dating back to the Middle Ages.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Capone families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Capone surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Middlesex leads with 1 Capones recorded in 1881 and an index of 10.37x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 1 10.37x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Islington London in Middlesex leads with 1 Capones recorded in 1881 and an index of 107.53x.

Place Total Index
Islington London 1 107.53x

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Capone surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
William 1

Top occupations

Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Capone households.

Occupation Count
Engraver (Artizan) 1

FAQ

Capone surname: questions and answers

How common was the Capone surname in 1881?

In 1881, 1 people were recorded with the Capone surname. That placed it at #34,027 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Capone surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 146 in 2016. That gives Capone a modern rank of #24,173.

What does the Capone surname mean?

Derived from the Italian word "capone," meaning "big head," likely referring to an ancestor with a large head.

What does the Capone map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Capone bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.