Definitions for capitano
cap·i·tano

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1. Capitano

   Il Capitano ([il kapiˈtaːno], Italian for "The Captain") is one of the four stock characters of Commedia dell'arte. He most likely was never a "Captain" but rather appropriated the name for himself. He is often a braggart and a swaggerer who can maintain his claims only by benefit of the fact that none of the locals know him. He is usually a Spaniard, given the fact that for most of the late Renaissance to well into 17th century, parts of Italy were under Spanish domination. He was most likely inspired by the boisterous Iberic caudillos who told tall tales of their exploits either in the conquest of the Americas or in the wars with Germany. Il Capitano often talks at length about made-up conquests of both the militaristic and the carnal variety in an attempt to impress others, but often ends up impressing only himself. He gets easily carried away in his tales and doesn't realise when those around him don't buy his act. He would be the first to run away from any and all battles, and he has trouble talking to and being around men. He is also extremely opportunistic and greedy. If hired by Pantalone to protect his daughter from her many suitors, Capitano would set up a bidding war for his services or aid between the suitors and Pantalone while wooing her himself. If he is hired to fight the Turks, he will bluster about fighting them to his last drop of blood, but when the Turks seem to be winning, he will join them. When they are driven off, he will change sides again and boast about his loyalty and bravery.

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1. CAPITANO

   According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Capitano is ranked #33379 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
   
   The Capitano surname appeared 684 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Capitano.
   
   92.1% or 630 total occurrences were White.
   4.6% or 32 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
   1.6% or 11 total occurrences were of two or more races.
   0.7% or 5 total occurrences were Asian.

How to pronounce capitano?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of capitano in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of capitano in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

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References

1. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capitano
2. ^ Surnames Frequency by Census Records
   https://www.census.gov/topics/population/genealogy/data/2010_surnames.html