Kappe

Kappe Meaning & Origin

About Kappe
The surname Kappe is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kappe," meaning "hood" or "cap." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who made or sold caps or hoods. The name may have also been given to someone who frequently wore a distinctive cap or hood. Over time, the surname Kappe has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kappe: 133
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 128,249
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KP
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 P
🌐 IPA
/kappe*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kappe in Braille

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

The name Kappe in braille

How to sign the name Kappe using Sign Language

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

The name Kappe in sign language

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