Definitions

1. noun

A surname of Ashkenazi Jewish origin, also a variant of Kaplan

“The Caplan family has lived in this neighborhood for generations.”

2. noun

A variant of the surname Kaplan, especially in Eastern European Jewish communities

“He changed his name to Caplan when he moved to America.”

3. proper noun

A place name, particularly in Canada

“The Caplan region in Quebec is famous for its maple syrup production.”