Kapu

Kapu Meaning & Origin

About Kapu
The surname Kapu is of Hawaiian origin and has multiple meanings. In the Hawaiian language, "kapu" can be translated as "forbidden" or "sacred." Historically, it referred to a system of strict rules and taboos that governed various aspects of Hawaiian society. The surname Kapu may have been given to individuals who held a position of authority or were associated with sacred or forbidden practices. Today, the surname Kapu is relatively rare and is often associated with individuals of Hawaiian descent.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kapu: 220
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 85,049
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KP
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA1 P UW0
🌐 IPA
/kapu*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kapu in Braille

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

The name Kapu in braille

How to sign the name Kapu using Sign Language

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

The name Kapu in sign language

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