Clague

Clague Meaning & Origin

About Clague
The surname Clague is of Manx origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "clag," meaning a bell. It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who worked as a bell ringer or a bell maker. The name Clague is predominantly found in the Isle of Man and is associated with the island's rich cultural heritage and history.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Clague is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Clague: 436
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 48,436
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Clague based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Clague is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLK
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C4020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K L AA1 G
🌐 IPA
/klɑg/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Clague in Braille

Here's how to represent Clague in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Clague in braille

How to sign the name Clague using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Clague using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Clague in sign language

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