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The surname Cape has been recorded in historical documents in various forms such as Capel, Cope, Kaip, and Capell.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.

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

Typical given names associated with the 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

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