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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The surname Kipnis is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kipnis 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 Kipnis in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Kipnis using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.