Klesh

Klesh Meaning & Origin

About Klesh
The surname Klesh is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "klesch," meaning "clumsy" or "awkward." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who was physically or socially inept. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Klesh can be found primarily in Germany and the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Klesh: 125
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 134,712
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLX
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K4020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K L EH1 SH
🌐 IPA
/klesh*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLX', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Klesh in Braille

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

The name Klesh in braille

How to sign the name Klesh using Sign Language

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

The name Klesh in sign language

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