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Hincapie Surname Meaning

Hispanic (mainly Colombia; Hincapié): nickname for someone who persistently insisted on his opinion.

Derived from Spanish hincapié, it translates to ‘stomp with the foot’.

This expression is commonly used in the phrase hacer hincapié, meaning ‘to persistently insist on one's opinion’.

The term reflects a cultural tendency to emphasize one's point of view.

As a result, the nickname Hincapié illustrates a strong-willed character in social discussions.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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