About Kapphahn
The surname Kapphahn is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "Kapp," meaning "cape" or "hood," and "hahn," meaning "rooster" or "cock." This surname likely originated as a nickname for someone who wore a cape or hood resembling a rooster's comb or crest. It may also have been a name given to someone who had a rooster-like appearance or displayed rooster-like characteristics.
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