Kappes

Kappes Meaning & Origin

About Kappes
The surname Kappes 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. Over time, the name Kappes became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, and individuals with this surname can be found in various German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kappes: 1,624
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 17385
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.55

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KPS
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0102
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 P S
🌐 IPA
/kæps/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KPS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K120

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kappes in Braille

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

The name Kappes in braille

How to sign the name Kappes using Sign Language

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

The name Kappes in sign language

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