Klepps

Klepps Meaning & Origin

About Klepps
The surname Klepps is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "klep," meaning "clapper" or "rattle." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who made or used clappers or rattles. The name may have also been given to someone who had a noisy or boisterous nature. Over time, the surname Klepps has likely evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Klepps: 103
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 157,234
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.03

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLP
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K4012
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K L EH1 P S
🌐 IPA
/klepps*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K412

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Klepps in Braille

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

The name Klepps in braille

How to sign the name Klepps using Sign Language

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

The name Klepps in sign language

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