Capote

Capote Meaning & Origin

About Capote
The surname Capote is of Spanish origin and is derived from the word "capote," which means "cape" or "cloak" in Spanish. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who wore a distinctive cape or cloak, or possibly as an occupational name for someone who made or sold capes. The surname Capote is relatively common in Spanish-speaking countries, particularly in Spain and Cuba.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Capote: 1,798
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 16,100
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.61

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KPT
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C01030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AH0 P OW1 T
🌐 IPA
/kəˈpoʊt/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KPT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C130

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Capote in Braille

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

The name Capote in braille

How to sign the name Capote using Sign Language

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

The name Capote in sign language

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