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UK surname

Cappello

An Italian occupational surname referring to a hat maker or seller.

In the 1881 census there were 8 people recorded with the Cappello surname, ranking it #32,581 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 100, ranked #31,123, up from #32,581 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Luton, Nottingham and Ribble Valley.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Cappello is 101 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 1150.0%.

1881 census count

8

Ranked #32,581

Modern count

100

2016, ranked #31,123

Peak year

2014

101 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • Cappello had 8 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #32,581 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 100 in 2016, ranked #31,123.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 16 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Cappello surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Cappello surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Cappello 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 1 #33,412
1881 historical 8 #32,581
1891 historical 4 #34,098
1901 historical 5 #33,728
1911 historical 16 #31,804
1997 modern 60 #31,629
1998 modern 56 #32,313
1999 modern 60 #32,078
2000 modern 61 #32,039
2001 modern 62 #31,798
2002 modern 64 #32,007
2003 modern 64 #32,056
2004 modern 66 #32,079
2005 modern 69 #32,007
2006 modern 73 #31,954
2007 modern 80 #31,527
2008 modern 87 #30,999
2009 modern 80 #32,277
2010 modern 85 #32,185
2011 modern 86 #32,006
2012 modern 90 #31,790
2013 modern 89 #32,248
2014 modern 101 #30,855
2015 modern 99 #31,168
2016 modern 100 #31,123

Geography

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Where Cappellos 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 Luton, Nottingham, Ribble Valley, Kinning Park and Festival Park and Gorbals and Hutchesontown. 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 Luton 006 Luton
2 Nottingham 035 Nottingham
3 Ribble Valley 006 Ribble Valley
4 Kinning Park and Festival Park Glasgow City
5 Gorbals and Hutchesontown Glasgow City

Forenames

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First names often paired with Cappello

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

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Cappello

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Cappello, 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 Cappello surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Cappello 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

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Cappello is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support 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

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

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

Cappello 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.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Cappello falls in decile 3 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.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Cappello is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 60-70 mbit/s.

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

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Cappello

The surname Cappello originated in Italy, specifically in the regions of Tuscany and Veneto, during the medieval period. The name is derived from the Italian word "cappello," which means "hat" or "cap." It is believed that the name was initially given as a nickname to individuals who were hat makers or sellers, or perhaps to those who were known for wearing distinctive hats.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Cappello can be found in the Florentine tax records of the 14th century, where several individuals with this surname were listed. The name also appears in historical documents from Venice, suggesting that it was present in both northern and central Italy during the Renaissance era.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named Bernardo Cappello (1457-1508) served as the Doge of Venice from 1486 to 1488. He played a significant role in the Republic of Venice's political and diplomatic affairs during his tenure.

Another prominent individual with the surname Cappello was Bianca Cappello (1548-1587), a Venetian noblewoman who became the second wife of Francesco I de' Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany. Their marriage caused a scandal due to Bianca's commoner status, but their love story has been romanticized in literature and art.

In the 17th century, Vincenzo Cappello (1615-1686) was a Venetian diplomat and author who served as the ambassador of the Republic of Venice to various European courts. He is known for his diplomatic writings and his works on Venetian history and politics.

During the 18th century, Pietro Cappello (1724-1804) was a prominent Venetian architect and engineer. He designed several important buildings in Venice, including the Church of Santa Maria della Salute and the Palazzo Cappello-Labia, which still stands today.

Another notable figure was Agostino Cappello (1766-1833), an Italian philosopher and theologian who taught at the University of Padua. He made significant contributions to the fields of metaphysics and ethics.

The surname Cappello has been carried by individuals from various walks of life throughout history, from nobility and diplomats to artists and scholars. While the name may have originated as a descriptive nickname, it has evolved to become a distinguished Italian surname with a rich cultural heritage.

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1881 census detail

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Cappello families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Cappello 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. Lancashire leads with 5 Cappellos recorded in 1881 and an index of 5.40x.

County Total Index
Lancashire 5 5.40x
Middlesex 3 3.85x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Manchester in Lancashire leads with 5 Cappellos recorded in 1881 and an index of 120.19x.

Place Total Index
Manchester 5 120.19x
Chelsea London 3 127.66x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Christina 1
Mary 1
Rebecca 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
Angelo 1
Augustus 1
Benjamin 1
Chester 1
Joseph 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 Cappello households.

FAQ

Cappello surname: questions and answers

How common was the Cappello surname in 1881?

In 1881, 8 people were recorded with the Cappello surname. That placed it at #32,581 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Cappello surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 100 in 2016. That gives Cappello a modern rank of #31,123.

What does the Cappello surname mean?

An Italian occupational surname referring to a hat maker or seller.

What does the Cappello map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Cappello 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.