Klank

Klank Meaning & Origin

About Klank
The surname Klank is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "klank," meaning "sound" or "noise." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone involved in making or working with sounds, such as a musician or a bell-ringer. Over time, the surname Klank may have also been adopted by individuals who were known for their loud or boisterous nature.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Klank: 114
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 145,220
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLNK
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K4052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K L AE1 NG K
🌐 IPA
/klank*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K452

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Klank in Braille

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

The name Klank in braille

How to sign the name Klank using Sign Language

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

The name Klank in sign language

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