Kappe Surname Meaning & Coat of Arms

The same name, two spellings: Kappe and Kapp. At root, the name means “A descendant of Kapp, a pet form of Kaspar (treasure)”.

Kappe adds “e” to Kapp, a small change that appeared as the name was written down. Local scribes, dialects and emigration all left their mark on how the name was written.

There is no single Kappe family crest for every bearer. Herald Lab researches the arms historically associated with the name and explains whose they were. Research your Kappe family history with a full surname report and painted coat of arms.