Klinkel

Klinkel Meaning & Origin

About Klinkel
The surname Klinkel 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. Over time, the surname Klinkel has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Klinkel: 104
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 156,044
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Klinkel based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLNKL
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K405204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K L IH1 NG K AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/klinkel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLNKL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K452

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Klinkel in Braille

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

The name Klinkel in braille

How to sign the name Klinkel using Sign Language

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

The name Klinkel in sign language

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