Clamp

Clamp Meaning & Origin

About Clamp
The surname Clamp is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "clampe," meaning a metal clamp or fastening device. It is believed to have been an occupational surname for someone who made or used clamps in their trade. The name may have also been used as a nickname for someone who had a strong grip or held things tightly. Overall, the surname Clamp is associated with the occupation or characteristic of working with or having a firm hold on clamps.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Clamp: 665
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 34,149
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.23

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Clamp 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 Clamp is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLMP
🗽 NYSIIS
CAN
🔊 Soundex
C4051
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K L AE1 M P
🌐 IPA
/klæmp/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLMP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C451

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Clamp in Braille

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

The name Clamp in braille

How to sign the name Clamp using Sign Language

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

The name Clamp in sign language

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