Klosner

Klosner Meaning & Origin

About Klosner
The surname Klosner is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "klosen," meaning "to clasp" or "to fasten." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a clasp maker or a person known for fastening or securing objects. Over time, the name Klosner became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Klosner: 138
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 124,548
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLSNR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K402506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K L AA1 S N ER0
🌐 IPA
/klosner*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLSNR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K425

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Klosner in Braille

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

The name Klosner in braille

How to sign the name Klosner using Sign Language

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

The name Klosner in sign language

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