Klatsky

Klatsky Meaning & Origin

About Klatsky
The surname Klatsky is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "klatsn," meaning "to clap" or "to applaud." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was known for clapping their hands or perhaps for a performer or entertainer. The surname Klatsky is relatively rare and is primarily found among Jewish communities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Klatsky: 105
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 154,907
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLTSK
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K40320
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K L AE1 T S K IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈklætski/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLTSK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K432

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Klatsky in Braille

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

The name Klatsky in braille

How to sign the name Klatsky using Sign Language

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

The name Klatsky in sign language

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