Klapman

Klapman Meaning & Origin

About Klapman
The surname Klapman is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "klappe," meaning "trap" or "snare." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who made or used traps or snares to catch animals. Over time, the name Klapman became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, and individuals with this surname are likely descendants of those who were involved in trapping or related activities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Klapman: 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 Klapman 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 Klapman is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLPMN
🗽 NYSIIS
CANA
🔊 Soundex
K401505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K L AE1 P M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/klapman*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLPMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K415

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Klapman in Braille

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

The name Klapman in braille

How to sign the name Klapman using Sign Language

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

The name Klapman in sign language

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