What does the surname Kiplinger mean?

The surname Kiplinger means "One from Kiplingen or a related place name.". It is of German origin.

How common is the Kiplinger surname?

There are approximately 5,000 people with the surname Kiplinger in the United States.

Are there Kiplinger soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 31 soldiers with the Kiplinger surname appear in Civil War records.

Kiplinger

Topographic

Meaning

One from Kiplingen or a related place name.

Etymology

Derived from a German place name with the suffix '-er' indicating origin from that location. The root 'Kipl-' may relate to a geographic feature.

About the Kiplinger Surname

A German surname indicating origin from a specific place, likely in the German-speaking territories. The Kiplinger family became notable in American journalism and publishing.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 5,000 bearers in the United States #1,656 most common surname

Rare Common

Found primarily in Germany and German-speaking regions, with some presence in North America.

Kiplinger Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Kiplinger Surname

W.M. Kiplinger

Quick Facts

Origin: German
Classification: Topographic
Earliest Record: Medieval Germany
Estimated Bearers: 5,000

War Records

31 soldiers with the Kiplinger surname found in Civil War records.

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