Klossing

Klossing Meaning & Origin

About Klossing
The surname Klossing is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "klos" meaning "lump" or "clod." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was either physically or mentally clumsy or awkward. Over time, this nickname likely evolved into a hereditary surname, passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Klossing: 111
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 148,347
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Klossing 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
KLSNK
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K402052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K L AO1 S IH0 NG
🌐 IPA
/klossing*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLSNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K425

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Klossing in Braille

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

The name Klossing in braille

How to sign the name Klossing using Sign Language

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

The name Klossing in sign language

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