Kappus

Kappus Meaning & Origin

About Kappus
The surname Kappus 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 surname Kappus became hereditary and passed down through generations, eventually becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kappus: 476
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 45,026
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.16

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KPS
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0102
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 P AH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈkæpəs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KPS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K120

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kappus in Braille

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

The name Kappus in braille

How to sign the name Kappus using Sign Language

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

The name Kappus in sign language

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