Klock

Klock Meaning & Origin

About Klock
The surname Klock is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "klocke," meaning "bell." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who worked as a bell ringer or a bell maker. The name may also have been used as a nickname for someone who had a loud or resonant voice. Overall, the surname Klock is associated with the occupation or characteristic related to bells.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Klock: 2,413
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 12,785
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.82

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLK
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K L AA1 K
🌐 IPA
/klɑk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Klock in Braille

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

The name Klock in braille

How to sign the name Klock using Sign Language

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

The name Klock in sign language

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