Clater

Clater Meaning & Origin

About Clater
The surname Clater is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "clater," meaning "to make a loud noise" or "to chatter." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who was talkative or noisy. The name may have also been given to someone who worked with metal, as "clater" could also refer to the sound of hammering or clanging. Overall, the surname Clater likely originated as a descriptive nickname for a lively or industrious individual.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Clater: 357
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 57,101
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLTR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C40306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K L EY1 T ER0
🌐 IPA
/clater*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C436

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Clater in Braille

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

The name Clater in braille

How to sign the name Clater using Sign Language

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

The name Clater in sign language

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