About Kaplowitz
The surname Kaplowitz is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish personal name Kapl, a diminutive form of Yakov (Jacob). The suffix "-owitz" indicates "son of" in Yiddish. Therefore, Kaplowitz can be interpreted to mean "son of Kapl" or "descendant of Kapl." It is a patronymic surname commonly found among Jewish families.
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The surname Kaplowitz is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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