Klotz

Klotz Meaning & Origin

About Klotz
The surname Klotz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "klotz," meaning "block" or "log." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who worked with wood, such as a carpenter or a woodcutter. The name may also have been used as a nickname for someone who was perceived as being strong or solid like a block of wood. Overall, the surname Klotz signifies a connection to the woodworking trade or a characteristic of strength and solidity.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Klotz: 6,021
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 5,754
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Klotz 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
KLTS
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K4032
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K L AA1 T S
🌐 IPA
/klɑts/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLTS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K432

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Klotz in Braille

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

The name Klotz in braille

How to sign the name Klotz using Sign Language

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

The name Klotz in sign language

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