Kline

Kline Meaning & Origin

About Kline
The surname Kline is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kline," meaning "small" or "little." It was originally used as a nickname for someone who was small in stature or had a diminutive personality. Over time, the surname Kline became hereditary and was passed down through generations, often losing its original literal meaning and becoming a distinct family name.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Kline features prominently in our database, being among the top 1000 surnames. Explore its detailed popularity metrics and distribution:

  • Number of People with the name Kline: 45,390
  • Overall Popularity: 0.02%
  • Ranking: 761
  • Frequency per 100k people: 15.39

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KLN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CA
πŸ”Š Soundex
K4050
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K L AY1 N
🌐 IPA
/klaΙͺn/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kline in Braille

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

The name Kline in braille

How to sign the name Kline using Sign Language

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

The name Kline in sign language

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