Kloepfer

Kloepfer Meaning & Origin

About Kloepfer
The surname Kloepfer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kloepfære," meaning "knocker" or "ringer." It is an occupational surname that likely originated from someone who worked as a bell ringer or a person who made or repaired bells. The name Kloepfer signifies a connection to the trade or occupation associated with bells and is a reminder of the individual's ancestral profession.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kloepfer: 703
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 32,676
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.24

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kloepfer 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
KLPFR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K40106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K L OW1 P F ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkloʊpfər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLPFR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K416

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kloepfer in Braille

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

The name Kloepfer in braille

How to sign the name Kloepfer using Sign Language

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

The name Kloepfer in sign language

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