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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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.
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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.