Kloster

Kloster Meaning & Origin

About Kloster
The surname Kloster is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kloster," meaning "monastery." It is an occupational surname typically given to someone who either worked at or lived near a monastery. The name may have been initially bestowed upon individuals who were associated with religious institutions or who resided in the vicinity of a monastery.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kloster: 1,474
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 18,660
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.5

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KLSTR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CA
πŸ”Š Soundex
K402306
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K L AO1 S T ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈklΙ”stΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KLSTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K423

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kloster in Braille

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

The name Kloster in braille

How to sign the name Kloster using Sign Language

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

The name Kloster in sign language

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