About Capitan
The surname Capitan is of Spanish and Italian origin, derived from the word "capitán" which means "captain" in English. It is an occupational surname that was originally given to individuals who held the rank of captain in the military or naval forces. The name may have also been used as a nickname for someone who displayed leadership qualities or acted as a captain in a non-military context. Overall, the surname Capitan signifies a person with a position of authority or leadership.
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The surname Capitan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Capitan 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 Capitan is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Capitan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Capitan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.