About Chaput
The surname Chaput is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "chapuis" or "chapeau," meaning "hat" or "cap." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who made or sold hats. The name may have also been given to someone who frequently wore a distinctive hat or had a hat-like physical feature. Overall, the surname Chaput is associated with the occupation or characteristic of hat-making or hat-wearing.
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The surname Chaput is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Chaput 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 Chaput is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Chaput in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Chaput using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.