Save Type Surname (from occupation) Usage Italian Meaning & History From Late Latin cappa meaning "cloak, cape, hood". This was a name for one who made or wore cloaks. Related NamesDetails RootcappaOther Languages & CulturesChaput(French) Mac Cába, McCabe(Irish) McCabe(Scottish) MacCàba(Scottish Gaelic) Same SpellingCapello 2 Categories clothing, nicknames