Capelle

Capelle Meaning & Origin

About Capelle
The surname Capelle is of French origin and is derived from the word "capelle," which means "chapel" in French. It is an occupational surname that likely originated from someone who lived near or worked in a chapel. The name may have been given to individuals who were associated with religious institutions or had some connection to the chapel. Over time, the surname Capelle has spread to different parts of the world through migration and can be found in various countries today.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Capelle is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Capelle: 914
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 26,654
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.31

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Capelle 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 Capelle is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KPL
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C01040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AH0 P EH1 L
🌐 IPA
/kəˈpɛl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KPL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C140

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Capelle in Braille

Here's how to represent Capelle in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Capelle in braille

How to sign the name Capelle using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Capelle using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Capelle in sign language

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