Kliewer

Kliewer Meaning & Origin

About Kliewer
The surname Kliewer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kliuwen" or "kluwen," meaning "ball" or "knot." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked with or made knots or balls, such as a rope maker or a weaver. Over time, the surname Kliewer has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kliewer: 1,640
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 17,268
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.56

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kliewer 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

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KLR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CA
πŸ”Š Soundex
K406
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K L IY1 W ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkliwΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KLR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K460

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kliewer in Braille

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

The name Kliewer in braille

How to sign the name Kliewer using Sign Language

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

The name Kliewer in sign language

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