Caplinger

Caplinger Meaning & Origin

About Caplinger
The surname Caplinger is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kappling," meaning a young horse or colt. It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked with or owned horses. Over time, the name Caplinger became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, and individuals with this surname can be found primarily in the United States today.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Caplinger: 2,494
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 12,447
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.85

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Caplinger 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 Caplinger is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KPLNKR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C01405206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K EY1 P AH0 L IH0 NG ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkæˌplɪnʤər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KPLNKR', 'KPLNJR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C145

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Caplinger in Braille

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

The name Caplinger in braille

How to sign the name Caplinger using Sign Language

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

The name Caplinger in sign language

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