Caputo

Caputo is a common Italian surname. It derives from the Latin root caput meaning "head".

The name likely originated as a nickname, used to describe someone who was big-headed, stubborn, or perhaps a leader. Linguistically, it shares ancestry with words like "chapter", "capital", and "captain."

Notable Bearers

Notable individuals with the surname Caputo include:

• Andrea Caputo, an Italian Catholic prelate.
• Anthony "Acid" Caputo, an American DJ and producer.
• Dante Caputo, an Argentine academic and diplomat.
• Francesco Caputo, an Italian footballer.
• John D. Caputo, an American philosopher.
• Lisa Caputo, an American businesswoman.

The name is particularly common in southern Italy, especially in regions like Campania and Sicily.