About Captain
The surname Captain is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "captein," which means a leader or chief. It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who held a position of authority or leadership, such as a military captain or a ship's captain. The name may have also been used as a nickname for someone who displayed qualities associated with a captain, such as being authoritative or commanding.
The surname Captain is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Captain 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 Captain is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Captain in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Captain using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.