Klan

Klan Meaning & Origin

About Klan
The surname Klan is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "klan," meaning "small bundle" or "bundle of sticks." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who was small in stature or had a slender build. The surname Klan may also have originated as a metonymic occupational name for a gatherer or seller of firewood.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Klan: 220
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 85,049
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Klan 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 Klan 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 Klan in Braille

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

The name Klan in braille

How to sign the name Klan using Sign Language

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

The name Klan in sign language

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