CAPEL
Capel
Capel is a surname of English origin, which derives from the Old French word "capel," meaning "cloak" or "hood." The name is believed to have originated as an occupational surname for someone who made or sold cloaks or hoods.
History
The Capel surname can be traced back to medieval England, where it was first recorded in various forms such as "Capel," "Capell," and "Cappel." The name was typically associated with individuals who worked as tailors, drapers, or cloth merchants. Over time, the surname spread to different parts of England and Wales.
Notable Individuals
Arthur Capel, 1st Earl of Essex
Arthur Capel, the 1st Earl of Essex (1631–1683), was an English statesman and close advisor to King Charles II. He played a significant role in the political landscape of his time and was known for his loyal service to the Crown.
Richard Capell
Richard Capell (1920–1977) was a prominent British musicologist and ethnomusicologist known for his research on traditional music. His work contributed greatly to the understanding and preservation of folk music in the British Isles.
Present Day
Today, the Capel surname continues to be found in various regions of the United Kingdom and around the world. Individuals bearing the Capel surname can be found in diverse professions and walks of life, preserving the heritage of their ancestors.
References
- Reaney, P.H., & Wilson, R.M. (1991). A Dictionary of English Surnames. Routledge.
- Hanks, P., Coates, R., & McClure, P. (2016). The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland. Oxford University Press.
There are approximately 1,319 people named Capel in the UK. That makes it roughly the 5,933rd most common surname in Britain. Around 20 in a million people in Britain are named Capel.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
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
- Anthony
- Brian
- Darren
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Matthew
- Peter
- Stephen
Female
- Anne
- Deborah
- Helen
- Lauren
- Linda
- Manon
- Margaret
- Marjorie
- Patricia
- Rebecca
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Capal
- Cape
- Capek
- Capela
- Capelan
- Capelao
- Capele
- Capelen
- Capelin
- Capelis
- Capell
- Capella
- Capellas
- Capelle
- Capelli
- Capello
- Capellos
- Capelo
- Capez
- Capil
- Capill
- Capille
- Caple
- Caplea
- Caples
- Cappel
- Cappell
- Cappella
- Cappelle
- Cappelli
- Cappellie
- Cappello
- Cappiello
- Capple
- Capples
- Capwell
- Coppell
- Copple
- Gopaul
- Kapal
- Kapel
- Kapela
- Kapelas
- Kapella
- Kapelle
- Kapelus
- Kapil
- Kaple
- Kappel
- Kappell
- Kappels
- Kappil
- Kapples
- Kepel
- Keple
- Keppel
- Keppell
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.