Klingman

Klingman Meaning & Origin

About Klingman
The surname Klingman 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 skilled in the use of swords or blades. Over time, the name Klingman became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, and individuals with this surname may have had ancestors who were swordsmiths, warriors, or had some association with blades.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Klingman: 1,158
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 22260
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.39

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLNKMN
🗽 NYSIIS
CANA
🔊 Soundex
K4052505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K L IH1 NG M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈklɪŋmən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLNKMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K452

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Klingman in Braille

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

The name Klingman in braille

How to sign the name Klingman using Sign Language

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

The name Klingman in sign language

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