About Kaput
The surname Kaput is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kaput," meaning "broken" or "ruined." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was perceived as being unlucky or unfortunate. The name may have been given to individuals who experienced misfortune or had a streak of bad luck, and it eventually became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.
The surname Kaput is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kaput 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 Kaput is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Kaput in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Kaput using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.