Kloft

Kloft Meaning & Origin

About Kloft
The surname Kloft is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kloft," meaning "clump" or "lump." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was either physically bulky or had a stocky build. Over time, the surname Kloft became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, and individuals with this surname can be found primarily in Germany and other German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kloft: 158
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 111,426
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kloft 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
KLFT
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K4013
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K L AO1 F T
🌐 IPA
/kloft*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLFT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K413

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kloft in Braille

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

The name Kloft in braille

How to sign the name Kloft using Sign Language

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

The name Kloft in sign language

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