Klar

Klar Meaning & Origin

About Klar
The surname Klar is of German origin and has multiple meanings. It can be derived from the German word "klar," meaning clear or bright, and may have been used as a nickname for someone with a clear or bright complexion. Alternatively, it could be a variant of the surname Klara, derived from the Latin name Clara, meaning bright or famous. Additionally, Klar can also be a Jewish Ashkenazic surname derived from the Yiddish word "klar," meaning clear or pure. Overall, the surname Klar is associated with qualities such as clarity, brightness, and purity.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Klar: 1,641
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 17258
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.56

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Klar 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
KLR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K406
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K L AA1 R
🌐 IPA
/klɑr/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K460

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Klar in Braille

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

The name Klar in braille

How to sign the name Klar using Sign Language

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

The name Klar in sign language

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