Capes

Capes Meaning & Origin

About Capes
The surname Capes is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "cape," meaning a cloak or cape. It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who made or sold capes or cloaks. The name may also have been a nickname for someone who habitually wore a cape or cloak, or it could have been a topographic name for someone who lived near a cape or headland. Overall, the surname Capes is associated with the garment industry and has a descriptive or locational origin.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Capes: 890
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 27,185
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.3

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KPS
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C0102
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K EY1 P S
🌐 IPA
/keɪps/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KPS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C120

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Capes in Braille

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

The name Capes in braille

How to sign the name Capes using Sign Language

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

The name Capes in sign language

Numerology