Kappen

Kappen Meaning & Origin

About Kappen
The surname Kappen 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 Kappen became hereditary and passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kappen: 408
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 51,066
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.14

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KPN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0105
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 P AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/kappen*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KPN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K150

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kappen in Braille

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

The name Kappen in braille

How to sign the name Kappen using Sign Language

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

The name Kappen in sign language

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