Klauk

Klauk Meaning & Origin

About Klauk
The surname Klauk is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "klouc," meaning "lame" or "crippled." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who had a physical disability or walked with a limp. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Klauk can trace their ancestry back to an ancestor who was known for their physical impairment.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Klauk: 130
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 130610
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLK
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K L AO1 K
🌐 IPA
/klauk*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Klauk in Braille

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

The name Klauk in braille

How to sign the name Klauk using Sign Language

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

The name Klauk in sign language

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