Lacapra

Lacapra Meaning & Origin

About Lacapra
The surname Lacapra is of Italian origin and is derived from the word "capra," meaning "goat" in Italian. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who either owned or tended to goats. The name Lacapra may have been given to individuals who displayed characteristics associated with goats, such as agility, stubbornness, or independence. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname and has been passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Lacapra: 190
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 95,955
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LKPR
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L020160
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AH0 K AA1 R P AH0
🌐 IPA
/lacapra*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LKPR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L216

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lacapra in Braille

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

The name Lacapra in braille

How to sign the name Lacapra using Sign Language

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

The name Lacapra in sign language

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