Kapoor

Kapoor Meaning & Origin

About Kapoor
The surname Kapoor is of Indian origin and is predominantly found among people of Punjabi and Kashmiri descent. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "Karpura," which means "camphor." The surname Kapoor is associated with the Khatri caste, traditionally involved in trade and commerce. It is a common surname among Punjabi Hindus and Sikhs and is often associated with individuals in the entertainment industry, particularly Bollywood, as several prominent actors and filmmakers bear this surname.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kapoor: 3,794
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 8663
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.29

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KPR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AH0 P UW1 R
🌐 IPA
/kəˈpur/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KPR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K160

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kapoor in Braille

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

The name Kapoor in braille

How to sign the name Kapoor using Sign Language

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

The name Kapoor in sign language

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