Kaplan - Last Names

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Kaplan

/ˈkæplən/

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Meaning

Cantor or priest

Represents spiritual leadership, religious devotion, and a connection to sacred music and liturgy within the Jewish tradition.

Symbolism

Embodies reverence, tradition, and service to community through religious practice. It symbolizes a lineage of spiritual responsibility and cultural continuity.

Etymology: Derived from the Yiddish 'kapln', meaning 'chaplain' or 'cantor', which itself comes from the Middle High German 'kapellan' or Latin 'capellanus', referring to a church official or priest. It was often adopted by families whose ancestors served as cantors in synagogues.

Style & Origin

traditional
professional

Cultural Background

Of Ashkenazi Jewish origin, Kaplan is widely found in American and European Jewish communities. It h

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