Caper

Caper Meaning & Origin

About Caper
The surname Caper is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "capre," meaning "goat." It is believed to have been a nickname or occupational name for someone who either kept goats or had goat-like characteristics. The name may also have been given to someone who lived near a place associated with goats, such as a goat pasture or a goat-shaped hill. Overall, the surname Caper is associated with the goat and its characteristics.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Caper: 137
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 125,282
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KPR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C0106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K EY1 P ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkeɪpər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KPR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C160

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Caper in Braille

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

The name Caper in braille

How to sign the name Caper using Sign Language

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

The name Caper in sign language

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