Klutz

Klutz Meaning & Origin

About Klutz
The surname Klutz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "klutz," meaning clumsy or awkward. It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was known for being clumsy or uncoordinated. Over time, this nickname may have become a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Klutz: 447
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 47429
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

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

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 Klutz in Braille

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

The name Klutz in braille

How to sign the name Klutz using Sign Language

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

The name Klutz in sign language

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