Clure

Clure Meaning & Origin

About Clure
The surname Clure is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "cluver," meaning a bend or curve. It is a locational surname, typically associated with the region of Dumfries and Galloway in southwestern Scotland. The name likely originated from a place name that described a bend or curve in a river or road. Over time, individuals living in or near this location adopted the surname Clure, which has since been passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Clure: 275
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 71,042
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C4060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K L UH1 R
🌐 IPA
/clure*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C460

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Clure in Braille

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

The name Clure in braille

How to sign the name Clure using Sign Language

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

The name Clure in sign language

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