Clemens

Clemens Meaning & Origin

About Clemens
The surname Clemens is of Latin origin and derives from the personal name Clemens, meaning "merciful" or "gentle." It is derived from the Latin word "clemens," which was used as a given name during the Roman Empire. The name Clemens was later adopted as a surname, and it is often associated with individuals who possess qualities such as kindness, compassion, and a gentle nature.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Clemens: 14,231
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 2,542
  • Frequency per 100k people: 4.82

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLMNS
🗽 NYSIIS
CANA
🔊 Soundex
C405052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K L EH1 M AH0 N Z
🌐 IPA
/ˈklɛmənz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLMNS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C455

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Clemens in Braille

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

The name Clemens in braille

How to sign the name Clemens using Sign Language

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

The name Clemens in sign language

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