Klin

Klin Meaning & Origin

About Klin
The surname Klin is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "klin," meaning "wedge." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who made or used wedges, or it could have been a nickname for a person with a wedge-shaped face or body. The surname Klin is relatively rare and can be found in various regions of Germany.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Klin: 159
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 110,825
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K L IH1 N
🌐 IPA
/klin*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Klin in Braille

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

The name Klin in braille

How to sign the name Klin using Sign Language

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

The name Klin in sign language

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