Kloss

Kloss Meaning & Origin

About Kloss
The surname Kloss is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "klos," meaning "clump" or "lump." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was stocky or had a sturdy build. Over time, the surname Kloss became hereditary and was passed down through generations, eventually becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kloss: 2,945
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 10815
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.0

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kloss 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
KLS
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K L AO1 S
🌐 IPA
/klɔs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kloss in Braille

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

The name Kloss in braille

How to sign the name Kloss using Sign Language

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

The name Kloss in sign language

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