| ![Show Contents]() Capozzi History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Italy From the historical and enchanting Italian region of Tuscany emerged a multitude of noble families, including the distinguished Capozzi family. During the Middle Ages, as populations grew and travel between regions became more frequent, the people of Tuscany found it necessary to adopt a second name to identify themselves and their families. 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 Tuscany 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 Capozzi is a name for person who was the chief of the head from the Italian personal name Capo. Early Origins of the Capozzi familyThe surname Capozzi was first found in Florence (Italian: Firenze), where earliest records show Tenzone Caponsacco lived with his family in 1071. Other important people include Francesco Capi of Siena, a theologian who became Archbishop of Venice in 1461; Giacomo Capi was a knight in Mantua during the 15th century; Giovanni Francesco Capi was a knight and diplomat in Mantua around the same time. Early History of the Capozzi familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Capozzi research. Another 90 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1273, 1391, 1404, 1532, 1610, 1612, 1812 and 1821 are included under the topic Early Capozzi History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Capozzi Spelling VariationsIn comparison with other European surnames, Italian surnames have a surprising number of forms. They reflect the regional variations and the many dialects of the Italian language, each with its own distinctive features. For example, in Northern Italy the typical Italian surname suffix is "i", whereas in Southern Italy it is "o". Additionally, spelling changes frequently occurred because medieval scribes and church officials often spelled names as they sounded rather than according to any specific spelling rules. The spelling variations in the name Capozzi include Capo, Capone, Caponi, Caponio, Caponetto, Caponetti, Caponnetto, Capoccia, Capi, Capozzi, Capocci, Capoccetti, Capoccioni, Capozza, Capozzo, Capozio and many more. Early Notables of the Capozzi familyProminent among members of the family was - Francesco Capozzi of Ravenna was a famous poet and musician in 1812
Capozzi RankingIn the United States, the name Capozzi is the 14,104th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1
 Capozzi migration to the United States | + |
Early records show that people bearing the name Capozzi arrived in North America quite early:
Capozzi Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Emilio Capozzi, aged 8, originally from Gesualdo, Italy, who arrived in New York in 1919 aboard the ship "Duca d'Aosta" from Napoli, Italy 2
- Antonio Capozzi, aged 14, originally from Italy, Monteforte Irpino, who arrived in New York in 1919 aboard the ship "Patria" from Naples, Italy 2
- Anna Capozzi, aged 12, originally from Italy, Monteforte Irpino, who arrived in New York in 1919 aboard the ship "Patria" from Naples, Italy 2
- Romualdo Capozzi, aged 11, originally from Italy, Monteforte Irpino, who arrived in New York in 1919 aboard the ship "Patria" from Naples, Italy 2
- Matilde Capozzi, aged 19, originally from Italy, Montforte Irpino, who arrived in New York in 1919 aboard the ship "Patria" from Naples, Italy 2
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| Contemporary Notables of the name Capozzi (post 1700) | + |
- Catherine Capozzi, American rock guitar player, and composer
- Anthony Patrick "Tony" Capozzi (b. 1945), renowned American trial attorney and political consultant
- Julius Capozzi, American Republican politician, Candidate for New Jersey State House of Assembly 36th District, 1975 3
- Henry P. Capozzi, American Republican politician, Nominated in primary for Mayor of Waterbury, Connecticut 1983 3
- Alberto Capozzi (1886-1945), Italian film actor
- Harold Peter "Herb" Capozzi (1925-2011), Canadian athlete, businessman, professional sports team manager and political figure
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Capozzi migration to the United States 
