Kapper

Kapper Meaning & Origin

About Kapper
The surname Kapper is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kappe," meaning "hood" or "cap." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who made or sold caps or hoods. The name may have also been used to denote someone who habitually wore a cap or hood.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kapper: 395
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 52,482
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.13

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KPR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 P ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkæpər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KPR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K160

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kapper in Braille

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

The name Kapper in braille

How to sign the name Kapper using Sign Language

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

The name Kapper in sign language

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