Klap

Klap Meaning & Origin

About Klap
The surname Klap is of Dutch origin and is derived from the word "klap," which means "blow" or "slap" in Dutch. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was known for delivering blows or slaps, either in a physical or metaphorical sense. The surname Klap may also have been given to someone who had a quick or impulsive temperament.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Klap: 113
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 146,201
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLP
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K401
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K L AE1 P
🌐 IPA
/klap*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K410

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Klap in Braille

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

The name Klap in braille

How to sign the name Klap using Sign Language

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

The name Klap in sign language

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