About Clein
The surname Clein is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "klein," meaning "small" or "little." It was originally used as a nickname for a person of small stature or as a descriptive name for someone who lived in a small settlement or had a small piece of land. The surname Clein is relatively common in German-speaking regions and has variations such as Klein, Kleine, and Kleiner.
The surname Clein is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Clein based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Clein in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Clein using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.