Karl Clawson

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Karl Clawson — free man
104K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Karl Clawson is a name that combines Germanic origins. The first name Karl is a masculine given name of Germanic origin. Karl is a Germanic masculine name. It comes from Old High German, meaning 'man, husband, freeman' and was widely popularised in Central and Northern Europe by its status as a royal name, in particular through the Frankish Emperor Charlemagne. It is popular in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, and was popularized by German-speaking descendants in the United States. The surname Clawson: Adam Clawson (1972–2017), American slalom canoeist Augusta Clawson (1903–1997), American author of Shipyard Diary of a Woman Welder Curt Clawson (born 1959), American politician Cynthia Clawson (born 1948), American gospel singer Dan Clawson (1948–2019), American sociologist Dave Clawson (born 1967), American football player and coach Del M. Clawson (1914–1992), American politician John Clawson (1944–2018), American basketball player John T. Clawson (1945–2011), American politician John Willard Clawson (1858–1936), American Artist Ken W. Karl is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 104K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Karl reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Karl

Meaning: free man

Germanic

Karl is a Germanic masculine name. It comes from Old High German, meaning 'man, husband, freeman' and was widely popularised in Central and Northern Europe by its status as a royal name, in particular through the Frankish Emperor Charlemagne. It is popular in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, and was popularized by German-speaking descendants in the United States.

Surname: Clawson

English

Adam Clawson (1972–2017), American slalom canoeist Augusta Clawson (1903–1997), American author of Shipyard Diary of a Woman Welder Curt Clawson (born 1959), American politician Cynthia Clawson (born 1948), American gospel singer Dan Clawson (1948–2019), American sociologist Dave Clawson (born 1967), American football player and coach Del M. Clawson (1914–1992), American politician John Clawson (1944–2018), American basketball player John T. Clawson (1945–2011), American politician John Willard Clawson (1858–1936), American Artist Ken W.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Karl is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 28%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Karl by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Karl Clawson

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Karl Clawson:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

4
Personality Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Karl?
The first name Karl originates from Germanic. Karl is a Germanic masculine name. It comes from Old High German, meaning 'man, husband, freeman' and was widely popularised in Central and Northern Europe by its status as a royal name, in particular through the Frankish Emperor Charlemagne. It is popular in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, and was popularized by German-speaking descendants in the United States.
When was Karl most popular?
The name Karl reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Clawson?
The surname Clawson originates from English. Adam Clawson (1972–2017), American slalom canoeist Augusta Clawson (1903–1997), American author of Shipyard Diary of a Woman Welder Curt Clawson (born 1959), American politician Cynthia Clawson (born 1948), American gospel singer Dan Clawson (1948–2019), American sociologist Dave Clawson (born 1967), American football player and coach Del M. Clawson (1914–1992), American politician John Clawson (1944–2018), American basketball player John T. Clawson (1945–2011), American politician John Willard Clawson (1858–1936), American Artist Ken W.
What are the origins of the name Karl Clawson?
The name Karl Clawson combines two different traditions: the first name Karl has Germanic roots, while the surname Clawson originates from English.
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