Klem

Klem Meaning & Origin

About Klem
The surname Klem is of German origin and is derived from the personal name "Klemens," which means "merciful" or "gentle" in Latin. It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a person named Klemens. Over time, the surname Klem has become a distinct family name, passed down through generations, and is now found in various parts of the world.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Klem: 2,365
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 12,981
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.8

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLM
🗽 NYSIIS
CAN
🔊 Soundex
K405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K L EH1 M
🌐 IPA
/klɛm/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Klem in Braille

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

The name Klem in braille

How to sign the name Klem using Sign Language

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

The name Klem in sign language

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