Kluttz

Kluttz Meaning & Origin

About Kluttz
The surname Kluttz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "klutz," meaning "awkward" or "clumsy." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who was perceived as clumsy or uncoordinated. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Kluttz can be found primarily in the United States, particularly in North Carolina, where German immigrants settled in the 18th and 19th centuries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kluttz: 1,174
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 22069
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.4

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kluttz 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 AH1 T S
🌐 IPA
/kləts/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLTS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K432

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kluttz in Braille

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

The name Kluttz in braille

How to sign the name Kluttz using Sign Language

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

The name Kluttz in sign language

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