Clever

Clever Meaning & Origin

About Clever
The surname Clever is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "clever," meaning skillful or adept. It is an occupational surname given to someone who was considered clever or skilled in their profession or trade. The name may have been bestowed upon individuals who were particularly adept at problem-solving or had a quick wit. Over time, the surname Clever has evolved and may also have been used as a nickname for someone who was intelligent or cunning.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Clever: 1,497
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 18,474
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.51

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLFR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C40106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K L EH1 V ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈklɛvər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLFR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C416

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Clever in Braille

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

The name Clever in braille

How to sign the name Clever using Sign Language

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

The name Clever in sign language

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