Capuano

Capuano Meaning & Origin

About Capuano
The surname Capuano is of Italian origin and is derived from the word "capo," meaning "head" or "chief." It is a surname commonly found in southern Italy, particularly in the regions of Campania and Calabria. The name Capuano likely originated as a nickname for someone who held a position of authority or leadership within a community. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Capuano: 2,731
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 11,516
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.93

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Capuano 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 Capuano is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KPN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C01050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA0 P UW0 AA1 N OW0
🌐 IPA
/kɑpuˈɑnoʊ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KPN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C150

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Capuano in Braille

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

The name Capuano in braille

How to sign the name Capuano using Sign Language

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

The name Capuano in sign language

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