Capitano

Capitano Meaning & Origin

About Capitano
The surname Capitano is of Italian origin and is derived from the word "capitano," meaning "captain" in English. It is an occupational surname that was typically given to individuals who held the rank of captain or leader in the military or maritime professions. The name Capitano signifies a person who was in charge of a group or had authority over others, reflecting their leadership qualities and responsibilities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Capitano: 684
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 33,379
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.23

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KPTN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C0103050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA0 P IY0 T AA1 N OW0
🌐 IPA
/kɑpiˈtɑnoʊ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KPTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C135

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Capitano in Braille

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

The name Capitano in braille

How to sign the name Capitano using Sign Language

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

The name Capitano in sign language

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