Capp

Capp Meaning & Origin

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.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Capp: 1,588
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 17,673
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.54

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.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KP
đŸ—œ NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C010
đŸŽ” Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 P
🌐 IPA
/kĂŠp/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Capp in Braille

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

The name Capp in braille

How to sign the name Capp using Sign Language

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.

The name Capp in sign language

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