Klass

Klass Meaning & Origin

About Klass
The surname Klass is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "klos," meaning "lump" or "clod." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was stocky or had a sturdy build. Over time, the surname Klass became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Klass can be found worldwide, particularly in Germany and other German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Klass: 1,710
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 16,728
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.58

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLS
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K L AE1 S
🌐 IPA
/klæs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Klass in Braille

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

The name Klass in braille

How to sign the name Klass using Sign Language

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

The name Klass in sign language

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