Kaptein

Kaptein Meaning & Origin

About Kaptein
The surname Kaptein is of Dutch origin and is derived from the Dutch word "kapitein," meaning "captain." It is an occupational surname that was originally given to individuals who held the rank of captain in the military or maritime professions. The name Kaptein signifies leadership, authority, and a connection to the sea or military.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kaptein: 207
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 89403
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kaptein based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KPTN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K01305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 P T IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/kaptein*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KPTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K135

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kaptein in Braille

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

The name Kaptein in braille

How to sign the name Kaptein using Sign Language

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

The name Kaptein in sign language

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