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