About Kaplansky
The surname Kaplansky is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Hebrew word "kaplan," meaning "chaplain" or "rabbi." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a person who held the occupation of a chaplain or rabbi. The name Kaplansky is commonly found among Jewish communities and is often associated with individuals who have a religious or scholarly background.
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