Klamm

Klamm Meaning & Origin

About Klamm
The surname Klamm is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "klam," meaning "ravine" or "gorge." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near or in a narrow, steep-sided valley or ravine. The name Klamm is relatively uncommon and is primarily found in Germany and Austria.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Klamm: 677
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 33,645
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.23

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

Pronunciation

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Klamm in Braille

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

The name Klamm in braille

How to sign the name Klamm using Sign Language

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

The name Klamm in sign language

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