Caplan

Caplan Meaning & Origin

About Caplan
The surname Caplan is of Jewish origin and is derived from the Hebrew word "kaplan," meaning "chaplain" or "clergyman." It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who worked as religious leaders or served as chaplains in Jewish communities. The name Caplan is commonly found among Ashkenazi Jews and has variations such as Kaplan and Caplin.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Caplan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Caplan: 4,011
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 8,263
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.36

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Caplan based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Caplan is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KPLN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C01405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 P L AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈkæplən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KPLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C145

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Caplan in Braille

Here's how to represent Caplan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Caplan in braille

How to sign the name Caplan using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Caplan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Caplan in sign language

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