Kleopfer

Kleopfer Meaning & Origin

About Kleopfer
The surname Kleopfer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "klepfen," meaning "to knock" or "to tap." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who worked as a carpenter or a cooper, as these professions often involved knocking or tapping on wood. Over time, the surname Kleopfer has evolved and may have variations in spelling and pronunciation.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kleopfer: 139
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 123,796
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kleopfer 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
KLPFR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K40106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K L IY1 P F ER0
🌐 IPA
/kleopfer*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLPFR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K416

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kleopfer in Braille

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

The name Kleopfer in braille

How to sign the name Kleopfer using Sign Language

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

The name Kleopfer in sign language

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