Claymore

Claymore Meaning & Origin

About Claymore
The surname Claymore is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic term "claidheamh mòr," meaning "great sword." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was skilled in wielding a claymore, a large two-handed sword used in medieval Scotland. The surname Claymore signifies a connection to the Scottish warrior tradition and may have been adopted by individuals who were associated with the use or manufacture of these iconic weapons.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Claymore: 269
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 72,332
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLMR
🗽 NYSIIS
CANA
🔊 Soundex
C405060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K L EY1 M AO2 R
🌐 IPA
/ˈkleɪˌmɔr/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLMR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C456

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Claymore in Braille

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

The name Claymore in braille

How to sign the name Claymore using Sign Language

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

The name Claymore in sign language

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