Caplin

Caplin Meaning & Origin

About Caplin
The surname Caplin is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "capelain," meaning "chaplain." It was originally an occupational name given to someone who worked as a chaplain or a clergyman. The name may have also been used as a nickname for someone who had a religious or pious demeanor. Over time, the surname Caplin has evolved and spread to various English-speaking countries, often with different spellings.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Caplin: 433
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 48,717
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

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

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KPLN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C01405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 P L IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈkæplɪn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KPLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C145

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Caplin in Braille

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

The name Caplin in braille

How to sign the name Caplin using Sign Language

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

The name Caplin in sign language

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