Klepp

Klepp Meaning & Origin

About Klepp
The surname Klepp is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "kleppr," meaning "rock" or "boulder." It is a topographic surname typically given to someone who lived near a large rock or boulder. The name may also have been used as a nickname for someone with a strong or sturdy nature.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Klepp: 273
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 71,478
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Klepp based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Klepp is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLP
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K401
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K L EH1 P
🌐 IPA
/klepp*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K410

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Klepp in Braille

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

The name Klepp in braille

How to sign the name Klepp using Sign Language

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

The name Klepp in sign language

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