Klauer

Klauer Meaning & Origin

About Klauer
The surname Klauer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "klūber," meaning "clumsy" or "awkward." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was perceived as clumsy or uncoordinated. Over time, this nickname became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Klauer: 545
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 40,204
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.18

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K406
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K L AW1 ER0
🌐 IPA
/klaʊər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K460

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Klauer in Braille

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

The name Klauer in braille

How to sign the name Klauer using Sign Language

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

The name Klauer in sign language

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