Class

Class Meaning & Origin

About Class
The surname Class is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "klas" or "klasse," meaning "class" or "rank." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who belonged to a particular social class or had a high rank in society. Over time, the surname Class may have also been adopted by individuals who worked as teachers or had a scholarly background.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Class: 2,352
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 13053
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.8

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLS
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K L AE1 S
🌐 IPA
/klæs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Class in Braille

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

The name Class in braille

How to sign the name Class using Sign Language

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

The name Class in sign language

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