Capace Family Crest & Name History

Behind the Capace surname stands Capasso, an Italian name that clerks and families wrote in more than one way. It is a place-based name: “from capasso, a large earthenware jar”.

How the spelling arose

Capace is listed among the recognised spellings of Capasso. Census takers and immigration officers often wrote what they heard. Related forms: Capassi.

Family crest and blazon

There is no single Capace family crest for every bearer. Herald Lab researches the arms historically associated with the name and explains whose they were.

Get the complete Capace report, with a museum-style coat of arms.