Klinker

Klinker Meaning & Origin

About Klinker
The surname Klinker is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "klinker," meaning "brick." It is an occupational surname that likely originated from someone who worked with or made bricks. The name may have been given to individuals who were involved in the construction industry or who lived near a brick kiln. Over time, the surname Klinker has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Klinker: 927
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 26,339
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.31

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Klinker 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
KLNKR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K405206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K L IH1 NG K ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈklɪŋkər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLNKR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K452

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Klinker in Braille

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

The name Klinker in braille

How to sign the name Klinker using Sign Language

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

The name Klinker in sign language

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