Kloth

Kloth Meaning & Origin

About Kloth
The surname Kloth is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "klot," meaning "clod" or "lump." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was perceived as being clumsy or heavyset. Over time, the surname Kloth may have been adopted by individuals who worked with or lived near clay or soil, as "klot" can also refer to a clump of earth.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kloth: 688
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 33,241
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.23

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KL0
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K4030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K L AA1 TH
🌐 IPA
/klɑθ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KL0', 'KLT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K430

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kloth in Braille

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

The name Kloth in braille

How to sign the name Kloth using Sign Language

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

The name Kloth in sign language

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