About Klemmer
The surname Klemmer 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 Klemmer may also have been given to someone who had a strong or forceful personality, metaphorically likening them to a clamp or vice.
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The surname Klemmer is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Klemmer based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Klemmer in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Klemmer using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.