Caracappa

Caracappa Meaning & Origin

About Caracappa
The surname Caracappa is of Italian origin and is derived from the Sicilian word "caracappu," meaning "headscarf." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who wore a headscarf or had a distinctive head covering. The name may have been given to individuals who were involved in the textile industry or had a connection to headscarves in some way. Over time, the surname Caracappa became hereditary and passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Caracappa: 357
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 57101
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRKP
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C0602010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K EH2 R AH0 K AA1 P AH0
🌐 IPA
/caracappa*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRKP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C621

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Caracappa in Braille

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

The name Caracappa in braille

How to sign the name Caracappa using Sign Language

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

The name Caracappa in sign language

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