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CAPTAN Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,400th

Most common surname in India

4

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

History:

The surname Captan first appears in the records in the 12th century, when William Captan was recorded as a witness in a legal document. Over the centuries, the name has been found in many different spellings, including Captaine, Capton, and Captayne.

Description:

CAPTAN: The surname Captan is of English origin, and is derived from the Latin word 'captain'. The name was originally used as a title for a leader or commander of a group, and later became an occupational surname. It is most commonly found in England, but can also be found in Scotland, Ireland, and other parts of the British Isles.
The surname Captan is associated with a proud and hardworking spirit. As a leader in their community, members of the Captan family are expected to be reliable and responsible.
In some families, the Captan surname is passed down from father to son. This is a way of honoring the family's proud heritage and keeping the name alive.
Some of the other variations of the Captan surname include Captaine, Capton, and Captayne.

State-wise distribution of people with CAPTAN surname

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Maharashtra state distribution for CAPTAN surname

Maharashtra

4

Andhra Pradesh state distribution for CAPTAN surname

Andhra Pradesh

1

Gujarat state distribution for CAPTAN surname

Gujarat

1

Category-wise distribution of people with CAPTAN surname

from iMeUsWe Database

People with the surname CAPTAN appear across 2 types of official government records in iMeUsWe's database — from electoral rolls to agricultural records — showing how widely distributed this surname is across Indian society.

Food Distribution Records category for CAPTAN surname

5 (83%)

Food Distribution Records

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for CAPTAN surname

1 (17%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Frequently Asked Questions

The CAPTAN surname is primarily associated with the Parsi religion.

Maharashtra has the highest concentration of the CAPTAN surname with 4 records (66.7%).

The CAPTAN surname is written in PARSI script.

CAPTAN is ranked #13400 in India with approximately 4 people bearing this surname.

The CAPTAN surname is found across 3 states, with the top 3 being Maharashtra (66.7%), Andhra Pradesh (16.7%), Gujarat (16.7%).

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