Klewer

Klewer Meaning & Origin

About Klewer
The surname Klewer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kleuwer," meaning "claw" or "talon." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone with strong or claw-like hands, or someone who worked with their hands in a skilled or forceful manner. The surname Klewer may have been given to blacksmiths, carpenters, or other craftsmen known for their manual dexterity and strength.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Klewer: 151
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 115,639
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K406
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K L UW1 ER0
🌐 IPA
/klewer*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K460

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Klewer in Braille

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

The name Klewer in braille

How to sign the name Klewer using Sign Language

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

The name Klewer in sign language

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