Clouse

Clouse Meaning & Origin

About Clouse
The surname Clouse is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "klus," meaning "narrow passage" or "ravine." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near or in a narrow passage or ravine. The name Clouse may also have originated as a habitational name for individuals who resided in a place with a similar name. Overall, the surname Clouse signifies a geographical or locational association with a narrow passage or ravine.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Clouse: 8,809
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 4032
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.99

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KLS
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CA
πŸ”Š Soundex
C4020
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K L AW1 S
🌐 IPA
/klaʊs/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KLS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Clouse in Braille

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

The name Clouse in braille

How to sign the name Clouse using Sign Language

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

The name Clouse in sign language

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