Clere

Clere Meaning & Origin

About Clere
The surname Clere is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It could be derived from the Middle English word "clere," meaning "clear" or "bright," and may have been a nickname for someone with a clear complexion or bright personality. Alternatively, it could be a topographic name for someone who lived near a clearing or open space, derived from the Old English word "claer." The surname Clere is also associated with the French word "clerc," meaning "clerk" or "scholar," suggesting that some bearers of the name may have been involved in clerical or scholarly professions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Clere: 304
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 65,244
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C4060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K L EH1 R
🌐 IPA
/clere*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C460

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Clere in Braille

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

The name Clere in braille

How to sign the name Clere using Sign Language

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

The name Clere in sign language

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