Klapperich

Klapperich Meaning & Origin

About Klapperich
The surname Klapperich is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "klappere," meaning "rattle" or "clatter." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who made or used rattles or clappers, possibly referring to a blacksmith or a maker of musical instruments. Over time, the surname Klapperich has evolved and become a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Klapperich: 615
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 36,379
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.21

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Klapperich based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLPRX
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K40106020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K L AE1 P ER0 IH0 K
🌐 IPA
/ˈklæpərɪk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLPRX', 'KLPRK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K416

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Klapperich in Braille

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

The name Klapperich in braille

How to sign the name Klapperich using Sign Language

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

The name Klapperich in sign language

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