Kleiman

Kleiman Meaning & Origin

About Kleiman
The surname Kleiman is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "klein," meaning "small" or "little." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a person named Klein. The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who was small in stature or had a diminutive personality. Over time, the surname Kleiman has spread among Jewish communities worldwide.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kleiman: 3,009
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 10,638
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.02

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KLMN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CANA
πŸ”Š Soundex
K40505
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K L AY1 M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈklaΙͺmΙ™n/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KLMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K455

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kleiman in Braille

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

The name Kleiman in braille

How to sign the name Kleiman using Sign Language

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

The name Kleiman in sign language

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