Klocke

Klocke Meaning & Origin

About Klocke
The surname Klocke is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "klocke," meaning "bell." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a bell ringer or a bell maker. The name may also have been given to someone who lived near a church or a bell tower. Overall, the surname Klocke is associated with the occupation or proximity to bells and bell-related activities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Klocke: 1,207
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 21,609
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.41

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLK
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K4020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K L AA1 K
🌐 IPA
/klɑk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Klocke in Braille

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

The name Klocke in braille

How to sign the name Klocke using Sign Language

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

The name Klocke in sign language

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