Klinck

Klinck Meaning & Origin

About Klinck
The surname Klinck is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "klinke," meaning "latch" or "lock." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who worked as a locksmith or a doorkeeper. The name may have also been used as a nickname for someone who was known for being skilled at opening locks or had a strong and secure personality.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Klinck: 440
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 48060
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLNK
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K4052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K L IH1 NG K
🌐 IPA
/klɪŋk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K452

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Klinck in Braille

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

The name Klinck in braille

How to sign the name Klinck using Sign Language

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

The name Klinck in sign language

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