Clonch

Clonch Meaning & Origin

About Clonch
The surname Clonch is of English origin and is believed to be derived from the Old English word "clench," meaning "to grasp tightly." It is likely that the name was originally a nickname given to someone with a strong grip or firm handshake. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Clonch can be found primarily in the United States, particularly in the state of West Virginia.

๐ŸŒ Origin
๐Ÿ“ Surname Length
๐Ÿ’ฌ Number of Syllables
๐Ÿ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Clonch: 661
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 34,314
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.22

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

Pronunciation

๐Ÿ“‡ Metaphone
KLNX
๐Ÿ—ฝ NYSIIS
CA
๐Ÿ”Š Soundex
C40520
๐ŸŽต Syllabic Pronunciation
K L AA1 N CH
๐ŸŒ IPA
/klษ‘nสง/
๐Ÿ”Š Double Metaphone
('KLNX', 'KLNK')
๐Ÿˆฏ Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C452

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Clonch in Braille

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

The name Clonch in braille

How to sign the name Clonch using Sign Language

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

The name Clonch in sign language

Numerology