Clash

Clash Meaning & Origin

About Clash
The surname Clash is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "clæse" or "clæse," meaning "boundary" or "fence." It is believed to have originally been a topographic name for someone who lived near a boundary or fence. Over time, the surname Clash may have also been used as a nickname for someone who was argumentative or prone to conflict.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Clash: 260
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 74,375
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLX
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C4020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K L AE1 SH
🌐 IPA
/klæʃ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLX', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Clash in Braille

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

The name Clash in braille

How to sign the name Clash using Sign Language

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

The name Clash in sign language

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