Kapplan History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Germany

Early Origins of the Kapplan family

The surname Kapplan was first found in Switzerland, where the family gained a significant reputation for its contributions to the emerging mediaeval society. The name became prominent as many branches of the family founded separate houses and acquired estates in various regions, always elevating their social status by their great contributions to society.

Early History of the Kapplan family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Kapplan research. Another 52 words (4 lines of text) covering the year 1902 is included under the topic Early Kapplan History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Kapplan Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Kappelan, Cappelan, Kaplan, Kappeln, Cappeln, Kappelen, Kapellen and many more.

Early Notables of the Kapplan family

More information is included under the topic Early Kapplan Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Migration of the Kapplan family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Friedman Kaplan, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1860; Andrew Kaplan, who arrived in Arkansas in 1882; Max Kaplan who arrived in Mississippi in 1899; and Sam Kaplan, aged 24 who arrived in New York in 1893..

Contemporary Notables of the name Kapplan (post 1700) +

Samuel J. Kapplan, American politician, Prohibition Candidate for New York State Assembly from Albany County 2nd District, 1909 1

Sources +

The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, October 6) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html