Klump

Klump Meaning & Origin

About Klump
The surname Klump is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "klump," meaning "lump" or "clump." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was either physically large or had a stocky build. The name may have also been given to someone who lived near a prominent lump or hill. Over time, the surname Klump has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Klump: 1,529
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 18,198
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.52

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Klump 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
KLMP
🗽 NYSIIS
CAN
🔊 Soundex
K4051
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K L AH1 M P
🌐 IPA
/kləmp/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLMP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K451

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Klump in Braille

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

The name Klump in braille

How to sign the name Klump using Sign Language

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

The name Klump in sign language

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