Kapp

Kapp Meaning & Origin

About Kapp
The surname Kapp is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kappe," meaning "hood" or "cap." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who made or sold caps or hoods. The name may also have been a nickname for someone who frequently wore a cap or had a distinctive head covering. Over time, the surname Kapp has spread to various countries and can be found among different ethnic groups.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kapp: 3,974
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 8,333
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.35

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KP
đŸ—œ NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K010
đŸŽ” Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 P
🌐 IPA
/kĂŠp/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kapp in Braille

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

The name Kapp in braille

How to sign the name Kapp using Sign Language

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

The name Kapp in sign language

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