Kiplinger

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

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

Notable Bearers

Austin H. Kiplinger (American publisher and journalist)

People with the Kiplinger Surname