About Capp
The surname Capp is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Capp," which itself is a diminutive form of the name "Capper." The name Capper was occupational in nature and referred to a maker or seller of caps. Therefore, the surname Capp likely originated as a nickname for someone who made or sold caps or was known for wearing distinctive headgear. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, passed down through generations.
The surname Capp is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Capp 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 Capp is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Capp in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Capp using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.