About Kapes
The surname Kapes is of Czech origin and is derived from the word "kapesník," meaning "handkerchief" in Czech. It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who made or sold handkerchiefs. Over time, the surname Kapes may have been adopted by individuals who were associated with the trade or had some connection to the handkerchief industry.
The surname Kapes is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kapes 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 Kapes is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Kapes in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Kapes using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.