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.
The surname Klan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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.
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Here's how to represent Klan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.