Kaps

Kaps Meaning & Origin

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

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kaps: 408
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 51066
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.14

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

Pronunciation

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kaps in Braille

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

The name Kaps in braille

How to sign the name Kaps using Sign Language

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

The name Kaps in sign language

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