Klen

Klen Meaning & Origin

About Klen
The surname Klen is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "klen" which means "small" or "little." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near a small or narrow area, such as a small stream or a narrow passage. It may also have been a nickname given to someone of small stature or someone who had a small or slight build.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Klen: 107
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 152628
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Klen 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
KLN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K L EH1 N
🌐 IPA
/klen*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Klen in Braille

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

The name Klen in braille

How to sign the name Klen using Sign Language

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

The name Klen in sign language

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