Klose

Klose Meaning & Origin

About Klose
The surname Klose is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "klos," meaning "block" or "log." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was stocky or solidly built. Over time, the surname Klose has become relatively common in Germany and has spread to other parts of the world through migration and emigration.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Klose: 1,470
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 18694
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.5

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLS
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K4020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K L OW1 Z
🌐 IPA
/kloʊz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Klose in Braille

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

The name Klose in braille

How to sign the name Klose using Sign Language

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

The name Klose in sign language

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