Type Surname (from nickname & from occupation)
Usage Italian
Pronounced Pron. KAWP-po-la  [key·IPA]

Meaning & History

From the name of a type of hat characteristic of Sicily and southern Italy. This surname indicated a person who wore or made these hats. A famous bearer is the filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola (1939-), as well as other members of his extended family also in show business.

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Entry updated April 23, 2024