About Kipnis
The surname Kipnis is of Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "kipa" or "kippah," which means "skullcap" or "yarmulke" in English. It is a metonymic occupational name given to someone who made or sold these religious head coverings. The name Kipnis is predominantly found among Ashkenazi Jews and is a testament to the cultural and religious significance of the yarmulke in Jewish tradition.
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