Klotter

Klotter Meaning & Origin

About Klotter
The surname Klotter is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "klotter," meaning "clumsy" or "awkward." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who was physically or socially inept. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Klotter can be found primarily in Germany and the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Klotter: 136
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 126,018
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLTR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K40306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K L AA1 T ER0
🌐 IPA
/klotter*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K436

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Klotter in Braille

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

The name Klotter in braille

How to sign the name Klotter using Sign Language

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

The name Klotter in sign language

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