| ![Show Contents]() Caputo History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Italy From the historical and enchanting Italian region of the islands of Sicily emerged a multitude of noble families, including the distinguished Caputo family. Although people were originally known only by a single name, it became necessary for people to adopt a second name to identify themselves as populations grew and travel became more frequent. The process of adopting fixed hereditary surnames was not complete until the modern era, but the use of hereditary family names in Italy began in the 10th and 11th centuries. Italian hereditary surnames were developed according to fairly general principles and they were characterized by a profusion of derivatives coined from given names. Although the most common type of family name found in Sicily is the patronymic surname, which is derived from the father's given name, the nickname type of surname is also frequently found. Nickname surnames were derived from an eke-name, or added name. They usually reflected the physical characteristics or attributes of the first person that used the name. The surname Caputo is a name for a person who is very determined, or head-strong, as it derives its origin from the Italian word "capo." Early Origins of the Caputo familyThe surname Caputo was first found in the reign of the Hohenstauffens in Sicily, which lasted from 1194 to 1266. At this time Corrado Caputo, nephew of the Emperor Frederick II, was Prince of Antiochia and general vicar of Sicily. Gaius Ateius Capito was a tribune of the plebs in 55 BC and Gaius Fonteius Capito was a consul of the Roman Empire in 59, succeeding Nero. Early History of the Caputo familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Caputo research. The years 1400, 1478, 1541, 1550, 1560, 1774, 1810 and 1840 are included under the topic Early Caputo History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Caputo Spelling VariationsSurnames that originated in Italy are characterized by an enormous number of spelling variations. Some of these are derived from regional traditions and dialects. Northern names, for instance, often end in "o", while southern names tend to end in "i". Other variations come from the fact the medieval scribes tended to spell according to the sound of words, rather than any particular set of rules. The recorded variations of Caputo include Caputo, Capua, Capuano, Capuro, Capuanelli, Capuani, Capuanella and many more. Early Notables of the Caputo familyProminent among bearers of this surname in early times was - the Caputo family who were recognized as knights and noblemen in Naples. The Caputo family of Montefortino owned 15 feudal estates around the year 1400
- Gualtiero Caputo was mayor of Naples during the reign of Carlo d'Angi
- Consalvo Caputo was Bishop of San Marco
- Manilio Caputo was a famous poet in 1550
- Pietro-Paolo Caputo was governor of Foligno, Imola and Narni around this time
- Giovanni Donato Caputo of Lecce was a theologian who dedicated his life to the church in 1560
- Nicola Caputo was a lawyer and priest in Naples around 1774
- Michele Maria Caputo of Lecce was a priest and a teacher of philosophy and theology in 1810
- Michele Carlo Caputo was a pianist, singer, and composer in Naples around 1840
- Ulisse Caputo of Salerno was a famous actor and artist who specialized in painting and etching. Wolfgang Fabricius Capito (or Köpfel) (c.?1478-1541) was a Alsace-born, German religious reformer
Caputo RankingIn the United States, the name Caputo is the 5,036th most popular surname with an estimated 4,974 people with that name. 1
 Caputo migration to the United States | + |
Investigation of immigration and passenger lists has revealed a number of people bearing the name Caputo:
Caputo Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Giorgio Caputo, who settled in New York, NY in 1893
- Gussppe Caputo, who arrived in Kansas in 1896
- Ambrogio Conti Caputo, aged 15, who settled in America from Lipari, in 1898
Caputo Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Alfonso Caputo, aged 19, who immigrated to America from Montella, in 1902
- Carlo Caputo, who settled in New York sometime between 1884 and 1905
- Agata Caputo, aged 3, who settled in America from Palermo, in 1907
- Aiello Caputo, aged 24, who immigrated to the United States from Pannarano, Italy, in 1907
- Adalgisa Caputo, aged 17, who landed in America from Napoli, Italy, in 1910
- ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
| Contemporary Notables of the name Caputo (post 1700) | + |
- A. Richard Caputo (1938-2020), American jurist, Senior Judge of the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania (2009-2020)
- David Armand Caputo, American academic, the 6th President of Pace University in 2000
- Bruce Faulkner Caputo (b. 1943), American politician, Member of the United States House of Representatives from New York
- Philip Caputo (b. 1941), American author and journalist
- Vic Caputo, American Republican politician, Candidate for U.S. Representative from Michigan 14th District, 1980 2
- Nicholas V. Caputo, American Democratic Party politician, Alternate Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New Jersey, 1964 2
- Michael Lynn Caputo, American Democratic Party politician, Member of West Virginia State House of Delegates; Elected 2010, 2012 2
- James J. Caputo, American Democratic Party politician, Alternate Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 1948 2
- Bruce Faulkner Caputo (b. 1943), American Republican politician, Member of New York State Assembly 87th District, 1973-75; U.S. Representative from New York 23rd District, 1977-79 2
- Livio Caputo (1933-2021), Italian politician and journalist who served as a Senator
- ... (Another 3 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
| Historic Events for the Caputo family | + |
Triangle Waist Company - Miss Francesca Caputo (b. 1894), Italian garment worker who was working at Triangle Waist Company factory at the Asch building in Greenwich Village on the 25th March 1911 when fire broke out; she died in the fire 3
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Caputo migration to the United States 
