Capablanca

Descriptive

Meaning

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 & Frequency

Estimated 800 bearers in the United States #3,873 most common surname
Rare Common

Primarily found in Spain and Spanish-speaking regions.

Notable Bearers

People with the Capablanca Surname