Klemm

Klemm Meaning & Origin

About Klemm
The surname Klemm is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "klemme," meaning "clamp" or "vice." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a blacksmith or a metalworker, specifically someone who made or used clamps or vices. The name may have also been given to someone who had a strong or forceful personality. Over time, the surname Klemm has spread beyond Germany and can be found in various countries around the world.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Klemm: 2,982
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 10,715
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.01

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Klemm 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 Klemm 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 Klemm in Braille

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

The name Klemm in braille

How to sign the name Klemm using Sign Language

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

The name Klemm in sign language

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