Klammer

Klammer Meaning & Origin

About Klammer
The surname Klammer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "klamme," meaning "clamp" or "peg." It is an occupational surname that likely originated from someone who made or used clamps or pegs. The name may have been given to carpenters, blacksmiths, or other craftsmen who worked with clamps or pegs in their trade. Over time, the surname Klammer has become a relatively common surname in German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Klammer: 435
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 48,530
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Klammer based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLMR
🗽 NYSIIS
CANA
🔊 Soundex
K40506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K L AE1 M ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈklæmər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLMR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K456

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Klammer in Braille

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

The name Klammer in braille

How to sign the name Klammer using Sign Language

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

The name Klammer in sign language

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