Klum

Klum Meaning & Origin

About Klum
The surname Klum is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "klumbe," meaning "clumsy" or "awkward." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who was perceived as being clumsy or uncoordinated. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname and has been passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Klum: 208
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 89069
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLM
🗽 NYSIIS
CAN
🔊 Soundex
K405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K L AH1 M
🌐 IPA
/klum*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Klum in Braille

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

The name Klum in braille

How to sign the name Klum using Sign Language

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

The name Klum in sign language

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