Kaple

Kaple Meaning & Origin

About Kaple
The surname Kaple is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kapelle," meaning "chapel." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for someone who worked in or lived near a chapel. The name may have been given to individuals who were employed as chapel keepers, musicians, or priests. Over time, the surname Kaple has evolved and spread to different regions, including the United States, where it is found today.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kaple: 308
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 64,559
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KPL
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0140
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K EY1 P AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/kaple*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KPL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K140

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kaple in Braille

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

The name Kaple in braille

How to sign the name Kaple using Sign Language

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

The name Kaple in sign language

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