Cape

The surname Cape is of English origin and is locational, deriving from the Old English word "ceap" meaning a small market or shop. It is believed that those who bear the surname Cape may have been residents near such a location.

The surname Cape has been recorded in historical documents in various forms such as Capel, Cope, Kaip, and Capell. Some notable individuals who bore this surname include John Cape, an English composer in the 16th century, and Edward Capell, an English Shakespearian critic from the 18th century.

The Cape surname has been distributed throughout different regions of England, including Devon, Yorkshire, and Essex. The variant spelling of the name may indicate a branch of the family that settled in a particular area.

In conclusion, the surname Cape holds historical significance in England and contributes to the rich tapestry of British surnames.

Typical given names associated with the Cape surname

Male

  • Andrew
  • David
  • Ian
  • James
  • John
  • Jonathan
  • Michael
  • Peter
  • Robert
  • Stephen
  • Thomas
  • William

Female

  • Catherine
  • Christine
  • Dorothee
  • Elizabeth
  • Heather
  • Jean
  • Margaret
  • Mary
  • Patricia
  • Sandra
  • Sarah
  • Wendy

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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Did you know?

According to a survey carried out by Democracy Club, politicians and candidates with the surname Cape are most likely to say that their favourite biscuit is a Hobnob.

There are approximately 674 people named Cape in the UK. That makes it roughly the 9,974th most common surname in Britain. Around ten in a million people in Britain are named Cape.

Origin: English

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: England

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: English

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Famous people named Cape

  • Thomas Cape - Politician (1868 to 1947)

Names and descriptions courtesy of Wikipedia, and may contain errors. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of every famous person with this name.

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