About Clingman
The surname Clingman is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "klinge," meaning "blade" or "sword." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was skilled in handling swords or had a connection to the weapon trade. The name Clingman may also have been used to denote someone with a sharp or cutting personality.
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The surname Clingman is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Clingman 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 Clingman is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Clingman in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Clingman using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.