CAPON
Capon
Capon is a surname of British origin, predominantly found in the United Kingdom. The name Capon is derived from the Old French word "capon," which referred to a castrated rooster fattened for the table. This suggests that the surname may have originally been an occupational name for someone involved in poultry farming or as a nickname for a person with rooster-like characteristics.
The distribution of the Capon surname is mainly concentrated in southern England, particularly in counties such as Dorset, Hampshire, and Wiltshire. The name has historical connections to the agricultural and farming communities in these regions.
Over the centuries, the Capon family name has evolved and diversified, leading to different branches and spellings, such as Capone or Capoun. It has also been embraced by individuals who may not be directly linked to its agricultural origins, reflecting the fluid nature of surnames and their adoption in various contexts.
Today, individuals with the surname Capon can be found across the United Kingdom and in other parts of the world, thanks to migration and globalisation. The name continues to be a distinctive identifier for those proud of their British heritage and family lineage.
There are approximately 2,052 people named Capon in the UK. That makes it roughly the 4,128th most common surname in Britain. Around 32 in a million people in Britain are named Capon.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Anthony
- Brian
- David
- Ian
- James
- John
- Martin
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Philip
- Robert
- Simon
- Stephen
Female
- Amanda
- Deborah
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Julie
- Linda
- Margaret
- Patricia
- Rachel
- Re
- Sarah
- Susan