Clogg

Clogg Meaning & Origin

About Clogg
The surname Clogg is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "clogga," meaning a wooden shoe or a block of wood. It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who made or wore clogs. The name may also have been used to describe someone with a heavy or clumsy gait. Over time, the surname Clogg has evolved and variations such as Clog, Clogge, and Cloggs have emerged.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Clogg: 122
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 137,327
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLK
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K L AA1 G
🌐 IPA
/clogg*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Clogg in Braille

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

The name Clogg in braille

How to sign the name Clogg using Sign Language

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

The name Clogg in sign language

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