Kleppe

Kleppe Meaning & Origin

About Kleppe
The surname Kleppe is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "kleppr," meaning "rock" or "cliff." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer lived near or on a rocky or cliffy area. The name Kleppe is relatively common in Norway and is often associated with individuals who have a strong and resilient nature, reflecting the characteristics of the rugged landscape from which the name originated.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kleppe: 774
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 30,250
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.26

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kleppe 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 Kleppe is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLP
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K4010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K L EH1 P
🌐 IPA
/klɛp/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K410

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kleppe in Braille

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

The name Kleppe in braille

How to sign the name Kleppe using Sign Language

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

The name Kleppe in sign language

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