About Caspar
The surname Caspar is of German origin and is derived from the given name Caspar, which itself has Persian roots. The name Caspar means "treasurer" or "keeper of the treasure." It was a popular name in medieval times and was often associated with the biblical figure of one of the three wise men who brought gifts to baby Jesus. As a surname, Caspar likely originated as a patronymic, denoting someone who was the son of a man named Caspar. Today, individuals with the surname Caspar can be found worldwide, particularly in German-speaking regions.
The surname Caspar is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Caspar 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 Caspar is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Caspar in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Caspar using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.