Klahn

Klahn Meaning & Origin

About Klahn
The surname Klahn is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "klan" or "klane," meaning "small" or "little." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for a person of small stature or someone who was considered to be of little importance. Over time, the surname Klahn became hereditary and passed down through generations, regardless of the physical attributes of the individuals bearing the name.

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📏 Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Klahn: 926
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 26362
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.31

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K L AE1 N
🌐 IPA
/klæn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Klahn in Braille

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

The name Klahn in braille

How to sign the name Klahn using Sign Language

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

The name Klahn in sign language

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