173.47 ^cm

Where Does The Last Name Capitan Come From? ^{nationality or country of origin}

The last name Capitan is found in The Philippines more than any other country/territory. It can also be rendered as a variant: Capitán, Căpitan or Capitàn. For other possible spellings of this surname click here.

How Common Is The Last Name Capitan? ^{popularity and diffusion}

The surname Capitan is the 58,299^th most frequently occurring last name at a global level. It is borne by approximately 1 in 839,966 people. The last name Capitan is predominantly found in Asia, where 41 percent of Capitan are found; 39 percent are found in Southeast Asia and 36 percent are found in Fil-Southeast Asia. Capitan is also the 338,872^nd most frequently used first name on earth It is held by 608 people.

It is most widespread in The Philippines, where it is carried by 3,428 people, or 1 in 29,533. In The Philippines Capitan is most prevalent in: Davao Region, where 29 percent live, Soccsksargen, where 24 percent live and Calabarzon, where 12 percent live. Besides The Philippines this last name is found in 54 countries. It is also common in Spain, where 28 percent live and Mexico, where 10 percent live.

Capitan Family Population Trend ^{historical fluctuation}

The occurrence of Capitan has changed over time. In The United States the number of people bearing the Capitan surname rose 3,675 percent between 1880 and 2014.

Capitan Last Name Statistics ^demography

In The United States those holding the Capitan last name are 2.38% more likely to be registered with the Democratic Party than the national average, with 50.85% being registered with the political party.

The amount Capitan earn in different countries varies significantly. In Peru they earn 38.77% less than the national average, earning S/. 11,869 per year and in United States they earn 7.16% less than the national average, earning $40,058 USD per year.