Cappellano

Cappellano Meaning & Origin

About Cappellano
The surname Cappellano is of Italian origin and is derived from the word "cappellano," meaning "chaplain" in English. It is an occupational surname that was originally given to individuals who worked as chaplains or priests. The name may have been bestowed upon someone who held a religious position within the community or who had a connection to the clergy. Over time, the surname Cappellano has become a hereditary family name passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Cappellano: 301
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 65,782
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cappellano based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KPLN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C0104050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE2 P AH0 L AA1 N OW0
🌐 IPA
/cappellano*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KPLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C145

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Cappellano in Braille

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

The name Cappellano in braille

How to sign the name Cappellano using Sign Language

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

The name Cappellano in sign language

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