Clover

Clover Meaning & Origin

About Clover
The surname Clover is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "clover," which refers to the plant with three-lobed leaves. It is believed to have been a topographic name for someone who lived near a field or meadow where clover grew abundantly. The name may also have been given to someone who worked as a farmer or had a connection to the plant. Overall, the surname Clover is associated with the natural world and agricultural landscapes.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Clover: 2,526
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 12,307
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.86

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLFR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C40106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K L OW1 V ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkloʊvər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLFR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C416

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Clover in Braille

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

The name Clover in braille

How to sign the name Clover using Sign Language

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

The name Clover in sign language

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