Klugh

Klugh Meaning & Origin

About Klugh
The surname Klugh 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. Over time, the name Klugh may have been adopted by individuals who possessed these qualities or by their descendants.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Klugh: 563
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 39,117
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.19

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLK
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K4020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K L AH1
🌐 IPA
/klə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Klugh in Braille

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

The name Klugh in braille

How to sign the name Klugh using Sign Language

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

The name Klugh in sign language

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