About the Capstack Surname

There is no single Capstack family crest for every bearer. Herald Lab researches the arms historically associated with the name and explains whose they were.

Meaning of the name

Clerks wrote Capstick in many ways, and Capstack is one that stuck. At root, the name means “a nickname, perhaps "cut stick"”.

The two spellings differ in a small detail: Capstack has “a” where Capstick has “i”. Census takers and immigration officers often wrote what they heard. Other spellings include Copestick.

Research your Capstack family history with a full surname report and painted coat of arms.