Klister

Klister Meaning & Origin

About Klister
The surname Klister is of Dutch origin and is derived from the word "klist," which means "glue" or "adhesive" in Dutch. It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who worked with glue or adhesive substances. Over time, the surname Klister may have been adopted by individuals who were known for their skill in using or making glue, or it could have been given to someone who had a sticky or clingy personality.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Klister: 131
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 129,825
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLSTR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K402306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K L IH1 S T ER0
🌐 IPA
/klister*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLSTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K423

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Klister in Braille

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

The name Klister in braille

How to sign the name Klister using Sign Language

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

The name Klister in sign language

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