About Capellan
The surname Capellan is of Spanish origin and is derived from the word "capellán," which means "chaplain" in English. It is an occupational surname that was originally given to individuals who worked as chaplains or priests in the Catholic Church. The name Capellan signifies a person's ancestral connection to this religious profession and may have been adopted by families whose ancestors held such positions.
The surname Capellan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Capellan based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Capellan is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Capellan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Capellan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.