Clyman

Clyman Meaning & Origin

About Clyman
The surname Clyman is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "clæg," meaning "clay," and "mann," meaning "man." Therefore, the surname Clyman is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who worked with clay, such as a potter or a brickmaker. Over time, variations of the surname Clyman may have emerged, but the underlying meaning remains connected to the occupation involving clay.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Clyman: 162
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 109,258
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLMN
🗽 NYSIIS
CNA
🔊 Soundex
C40505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K L AY1 M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/clyman*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C455

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Clyman in Braille

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

The name Clyman in braille

How to sign the name Clyman using Sign Language

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

The name Clyman in sign language

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