KAPOOR
Kapoor
Kapoor is a surname that originates from the Indian subcontinent, particularly from the Punjab region. It is a Khatri surname associated with the Hindu and Sikh communities. The name "Kapoor" is believed to have derived from the Punjabi word "karpur," meaning camphor, which is used in traditional Indian rituals.
In the modern era, the Kapoor surname has achieved significant prominence in various fields, notably in the Indian film industry, where the Kapoor family has been a dominant force for several generations. The Kapoor family has produced many esteemed actors, directors, and producers, contributing to the development and success of the Indian cinema industry.
The Indian actor Prithviraj Kapoor, often referred to as the patriarch of the Kapoor family, played a crucial role in shaping the family's illustrious legacy in the film industry. His descendants, including notable actors such as Raj Kapoor, Shammi Kapoor, Shashi Kapoor, and Rishi Kapoor, have continued to make significant contributions to Indian cinema.
With a rich cultural heritage and a reputation for artistic excellence, the Kapoor surname exemplifies the talent and creativity of individuals who bear this distinguished name.
There are approximately 3,337 people named Kapoor in the UK. That makes it roughly the 2,732nd most common surname in Britain. Around 51 in a million people in Britain are named Kapoor.
Region of origin: Asia
Country of origin: India
Religion of origin: Hindu
Language of origin: Hindi
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Amit
- Anil
- Ashish
- Raj
- Rajinder
- Rakesh
- Rishi
- Rohit
- Sandeep
- Sanjay
- Sunil
- Vikas
- Vishal
Female
- Alka
- Anita
- Karen
- Kavita
- Nisha
- Pooja
- Poonam
- Priya
- Puja
- Seema
- Sheetal
- Sushma
Similar and related surnames
- Capar
- Caparo
- Caper
- Capera
- Capiro
- Capoor
- Cappar
- Capper
- Capra
- Caprai
- Capri
- Capria
- Caprio
- Capurro
- Cauper
- Cawper
- Coaper
- Coooper
- Coopar
- Cooper
- Coopoer
- Coopper
- Coopr
- Copar
- Coper
- Coppar
- Copper
- Copperi
- Copra
- Copur
- Coupar
- Couper
- Coupper
- Couprie
- Cowpar
- Cowper
- Cupar
- Cuper
- Cupper
- Gapara
- Gapare
- Gaper
- Gapper
- Gopar
- Goper
- Guiper
- Gupper
- Kapar
- Kaper
- Kapera
- Kapiri
- Kapor
- Kapora
- Kapour
- Kapper
- Kappers
- Kapre
- Kapri
- Kapur
- Kapuria
- Keeper
- Keepper
- Keiper
- Kepper
- Khepar
- Kiepura
- Kiper
- Kipper
- Kooper
- Kopar
- Koper
- Kopera
- Kopper
- Koppera
- Kopra
- Kouppari
- Kuepper
- Kuiper
- Kupara
- Kuper
- Kupera
- Kupper
- Kuyper
- Kypre
- Kypri
- Kyprou
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.