Capen

Capen Meaning & Origin

About Capen
The surname Capen is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "capon," meaning a castrated rooster. It was likely used as a nickname for someone who resembled a capon in some way, such as having a plump or round physique. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Capen can be found primarily in the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Capen: 1,072
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 23,647
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.36

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KPN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C0105
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K EY1 P AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈkeɪpən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KPN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C150

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Capen in Braille

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

The name Capen in braille

How to sign the name Capen using Sign Language

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

The name Capen in sign language

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