About Kliem
The surname Kliem is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kliem," meaning "clamp" or "vice." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a blacksmith or a metalworker, specifically someone who made or used clamps or vices. Over time, the surname Kliem has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.
The surname Kliem is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kliem based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Kliem in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Kliem using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.