Kletz

Kletz Meaning & Origin

About Kletz
The surname Kletz is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "kletz," meaning "joke" or "jest." It is a nickname surname given to individuals known for their humorous or playful nature. The name may have been originally bestowed upon a person who had a talent for telling jokes or making witty remarks.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kletz: 164
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 108,199
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLTS
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K4032
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K L EH1 T S
🌐 IPA
/kletz*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLTS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K432

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kletz in Braille

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

The name Kletz in braille

How to sign the name Kletz using Sign Language

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

The name Kletz in sign language

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