Klepfer

Klepfer Meaning & Origin

About Klepfer
The surname Klepfer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "klepfen," meaning "to knock" or "to tap." It is an occupational surname that likely originated from someone who worked as a carpenter or a cooper, specifically involved in the production of barrels or casks. The name may have been given to individuals who were skilled in knocking or tapping the wooden staves together to construct these containers. Over time, the surname Klepfer became a hereditary family name passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Klepfer: 356
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 57,234
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Klepfer 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 EH1 P F ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈklɛpfər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLPFR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K416

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Klepfer in Braille

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

The name Klepfer in braille

How to sign the name Klepfer using Sign Language

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

The name Klepfer in sign language

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