Kless

Kless Meaning & Origin

About Kless
The surname Kless is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kles" or "klesse," meaning "claw" or "talon." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with claw-like hands or a fierce and tenacious nature. The name may have been given to individuals who were skilled hunters or had a strong grip. Over time, the surname Kless has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kless: 431
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 48,901
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kless 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
KLS
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K L EH1 S
🌐 IPA
/klɛs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kless in Braille

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

The name Kless in braille

How to sign the name Kless using Sign Language

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

The name Kless in sign language

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