About Capin
The surname Capin is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "cappe," meaning "cape" or "hood." It is believed to have been a nickname for someone who wore a distinctive cape or hood, or possibly a metonymic occupational name for someone who made or sold capes or hoods. The surname Capin is relatively rare and can be found in various parts of the world, including England, Ireland, and the United States.
The surname Capin is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Capin 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 Capin is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Capin in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Capin using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.