Kapps

Kapps Meaning & Origin

About Kapps
The surname Kapps 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 have also been used as a nickname for someone who frequently wore a cap or had a distinctive head covering. Over time, the surname Kapps has likely been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kapps: 175
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 102688
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KP
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K012
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 P S
🌐 IPA
/kapps*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K120

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kapps in Braille

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

The name Kapps in braille

How to sign the name Kapps using Sign Language

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

The name Kapps in sign language

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