Closen

Closen Meaning & Origin

About Closen
The surname Closen is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "klose," meaning "close" or "near." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer of the name likely lived near or in close proximity to a particular place or feature. The surname Closen may have been given to individuals who resided near a closed or enclosed area, such as a walled town or a fortified settlement. Alternatively, it could have been used to describe someone who lived near a narrow passage or a secluded spot.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Closen: 117
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 142108
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLSN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C40205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K L OW1 S AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/closen*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLSN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C425

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Closen in Braille

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

The name Closen in braille

How to sign the name Closen using Sign Language

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

The name Closen in sign language

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