cappe

Cappe is a term that may refer to several distinct uses in Italian-speaking contexts and in onomastics. It is most often encountered as a surname of Italian origin and may appear in historical records and contemporary names.

In Italian, cappe is the plural of cappa, a noun meaning cloak or cape. The word is used to describe outer garments such as ceremonial or religious cloaks, and may appear in descriptions of clothing in literature, art, inventories, and historical texts. As a plural noun, cappe can denote multiple items of such clothing or garments associated with specific roles or occasions.

Within toponymy and onomastics, cappe can appear as part of place names or as a family surname, reflecting geographic or historical associations with capes, hoods, or cloak-making trades in the region. The distribution of such usage is primarily in Italy and among Italian diaspora communities, though specific instances vary by locality and history.

Cappe also appears in connected forms and related spellings, such as cappa (singular) and related surnames. The meaning of cappe is not fixed beyond these general uses and is typically inferred from context, especially when encountered in genealogical records, historical documents, or linguistic discussions.