Capon

Capon Meaning & Origin

About Capon
The surname Capon is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "capon," which refers to a castrated rooster that is raised for meat. The name was likely originally given as an occupational surname to someone who raised or sold capons. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Capon can be found worldwide, although it is more commonly found in English-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Capon: 266
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 73,005
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KPN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C0105
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K EY1 P AA2 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈkeɪˌpɑn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KPN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C150

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Capon in Braille

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

The name Capon in braille

How to sign the name Capon using Sign Language

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

The name Capon in sign language

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