Exploring the Origins of the Surname Caplan

Caplan is a surname of Jewish origin. It is an anglicized form of the Yiddish name "Kaplan", which means "preacher" or "teacher". The name is derived from the Hebrew word "kappeln", meaning "to cover" or "to conceal", and was originally given to someone who was a teacher or preacher because they were thought to be able to "cover" or "conceal" the deepest truths of the Torah.

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