Capistran

Capistran Meaning & Origin

About Capistran
The surname Capistran is of Italian origin and is derived from the Latin word "capistrum," meaning "halter" or "bridle." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who made or used halters or bridles. The name Capistran is associated with Saint John Capistran, a 15th-century Franciscan friar known for his preaching and military leadership. Today, individuals with the surname Capistran can be found primarily in Italy and Spanish-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Capistran: 1,091
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 23,333
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.37

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KPSTRN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C01023605
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 P IH0 S T R AE2 N
🌐 IPA
/capistran*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KPSTRN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C123

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Capistran in Braille

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

The name Capistran in braille

How to sign the name Capistran using Sign Language

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

The name Capistran in sign language

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