Klemp

Klemp Meaning & Origin

About Klemp
The surname Klemp is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "klemp," meaning "clasp" or "buckle." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who made or sold clasps or buckles. The name Klemp may also have been given to someone who wore a distinctive clasp or buckle as a personal ornament. Over time, the surname Klemp has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Klemp: 1,126
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 22,749
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.38

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Klemp 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
KLMP
🗽 NYSIIS
CAN
🔊 Soundex
K4051
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K L EH1 M P
🌐 IPA
/klɛmp/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLMP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K451

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Klemp in Braille

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

The name Klemp in braille

How to sign the name Klemp using Sign Language

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

The name Klemp in sign language

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