Chapin

Chapin Meaning & Origin

About Chapin
The surname Chapin is of French origin and is derived from the occupational name "chape," meaning "hood" or "cape." It was originally used to denote someone who made or sold capes or hoods. Over time, the name evolved to Chapin, and individuals with this surname were likely involved in the production or trade of capes or hoods in medieval France. Today, the surname Chapin is found primarily in English-speaking countries and may have variations in spelling.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Chapin: 10,175
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 3,510
  • Frequency per 100k people: 3.45

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XPN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C0105
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH AH0 P AE1 N
🌐 IPA
/ʃəˈpæn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XPN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C150

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Chapin in Braille

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

The name Chapin in braille

How to sign the name Chapin using Sign Language

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

The name Chapin in sign language

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