Klinger

Klinger Meaning & Origin

About Klinger
The surname Klinger is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "klinge," meaning "blade" or "sword." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was a skilled swordsmith or a person who used or carried a sword. The name may also have been given to someone who had a sharp or cutting personality. Overall, the surname Klinger signifies a connection to the profession or characteristics associated with blades or swords.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Klinger: 9,179
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 3,864
  • Frequency per 100k people: 3.11

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLNKR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K405206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K L IH1 NG ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈklɪŋər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLNKR', 'KLNJR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K452

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Klinger in Braille

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

The name Klinger in braille

How to sign the name Klinger using Sign Language

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

The name Klinger in sign language

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