About Kaplan
The surname Kaplan is of Jewish origin and is derived from the Hebrew word "kohen" meaning "priest." It is a common surname among Jews of Eastern European descent, particularly those with Ashkenazi roots. The name Kaplan often indicates a family's ancestral connection to the priestly class in Judaism.
The surname Kaplan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kaplan based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Kaplan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Kaplan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.