About Kapteyn
The surname Kapteyn is of Dutch origin and is derived from the word "kapitein," meaning "captain" in English. It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individuals who held the rank of captain or had a connection to the maritime profession. The name Kapteyn signifies a person's occupation or association with the role of a captain in Dutch society.
The surname Kapteyn is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kapteyn 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 Kapteyn is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Kapteyn in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Kapteyn using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.