Klam

Klam Meaning & Origin

About Klam
The surname Klam is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "klam," meaning "narrow" or "tight." It is a topographic or habitational surname given to someone who lived in a narrow or confined area, such as a narrow valley or a tight passage. The name may also have been used to describe someone who had a slender or thin physique.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Klam: 126
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 133,863
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLM
🗽 NYSIIS
CAN
🔊 Soundex
K405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K L AE1 M
🌐 IPA
/klam*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Klam in Braille

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

The name Klam in braille

How to sign the name Klam using Sign Language

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

The name Klam in sign language

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