Klenk

Klenk Meaning & Origin

About Klenk
The surname Klenk is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "klenke," meaning "clasp" or "buckle." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who made or sold buckles or clasps. Over time, the surname Klenk may have been adopted by various individuals or families involved in this trade, eventually becoming a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Klenk: 1,079
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 23,532
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.37

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Klenk 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
KLNK
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K4052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K L EH1 NG K
🌐 IPA
/klɛŋk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K452

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Klenk in Braille

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

The name Klenk in braille

How to sign the name Klenk using Sign Language

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

The name Klenk in sign language

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