TheNameDBCapablanca
DescriptiveMeaning
Derived from Spanish 'capa' (cape, cloak) and 'blanca' (white), meaning 'white cape.'
Etymology
From Spanish 'capa blanca,' literally 'white cape,' possibly referring to a distinctive garment or heraldic symbol. The surname may have originated as a descriptive or occupational name.
About the Capablanca Surname
A Spanish surname with descriptive origins, referring to a white cape or cloak. The name is most famously associated with the legendary chess player José Raúl Capablanca.
Distribution
Primarily found in Spain and Spanish-speaking regions.
Notable Bearers
José Raúl Capablanca (chess grandmaster)