Klages

Klages Meaning & Origin

About Klages
The surname Klages is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "klage," meaning "complaint" or "lamentation." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their tendency to complain or express grievances. Over time, the name Klages became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Klages: 886
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 27,277
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.3

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KLJS
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CA
πŸ”Š Soundex
K40202
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K L EY1 JH IH0 Z
🌐 IPA
/ˈkleΙͺΚ€Ιͺz/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KLJS', 'KLKS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K422

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Klages in Braille

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

The name Klages in braille

How to sign the name Klages using Sign Language

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

The name Klages in sign language

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