Klebs

Klebs Meaning & Origin

About Klebs
The surname Klebs is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "klep," meaning "clapper" or "rattle." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who made or used clappers or rattles, or possibly for someone who had a noisy or talkative nature. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname and has been passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Klebs: 249
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 77012
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLPS
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K4012
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K L EH1 B Z
🌐 IPA
/klebs*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLPS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K412

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Klebs in Braille

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

The name Klebs in braille

How to sign the name Klebs using Sign Language

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

The name Klebs in sign language

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