Klink

Klink Meaning & Origin

About Klink
The surname Klink is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "klinke," meaning "latch" or "bolt." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a locksmith or a doorkeeper. The name may have also been given to someone who lived near a prominent door or gate.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Klink: 4,059
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 8,164
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.38

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Klink 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 Klink 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 Klink in Braille

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

The name Klink in braille

How to sign the name Klink using Sign Language

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

The name Klink in sign language

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