Klug

Klug Meaning & Origin

About Klug
The surname Klug is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "klug," meaning "clever" or "intelligent." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was considered wise or astute. The name Klug has been passed down through generations and is now a relatively common surname in German-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Klug: 6,041
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 5,737
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLK
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K L AH1 G
🌐 IPA
/kləg/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Klug in Braille

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

The name Klug in braille

How to sign the name Klug using Sign Language

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

The name Klug in sign language

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