Kahlig

Kahlig Meaning & Origin

About Kahlig
The surname Kahlig is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kahl," meaning "bald" or "hairless." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was bald or had little hair. Over time, the name evolved into a surname and has been passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kahlig: 246
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 77,788
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLK
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA1 L IH0 G
🌐 IPA
/kahlig*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kahlig in Braille

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

The name Kahlig in braille

How to sign the name Kahlig using Sign Language

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

The name Kahlig in sign language

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