Klebe

Klebe Meaning & Origin

About Klebe
The surname Klebe is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kleben," meaning "to stick" or "to adhere." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who worked with glue or adhesive substances. Over time, the surname Klebe may have also been used to denote someone who was steadfast or reliable, as the concept of sticking or adhering can be metaphorically associated with loyalty or dependability.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Klebe: 453
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 46,902
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLP
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K4010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K L IY1 B
🌐 IPA
/klib/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K410

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Klebe in Braille

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

The name Klebe in braille

How to sign the name Klebe using Sign Language

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

The name Klebe in sign language

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