Klaff

Klaff Meaning & Origin

About Klaff
The surname Klaff is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "klaff," meaning "gaping" or "open." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with a wide or open mouth. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname and has been passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Klaff: 226
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 83,226
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLF
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K401
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K L AE1 F
🌐 IPA
/klaff*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K410

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Klaff in Braille

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

The name Klaff in braille

How to sign the name Klaff using Sign Language

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

The name Klaff in sign language

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