Klemme

Klemme Meaning & Origin

About Klemme
The surname Klemme 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 Klemme has spread to various parts of the world through migration and is now found in different countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Klemme: 1,258
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 20937
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.43

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Klemme based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLM
🗽 NYSIIS
CANA
🔊 Soundex
K4050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K L EH1 M
🌐 IPA
/klɛm/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Klemme in Braille

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

The name Klemme in braille

How to sign the name Klemme using Sign Language

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

The name Klemme in sign language

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