About Cloos
The surname Cloos is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "klos," meaning "lump" or "clod." It is a topographic surname that was likely given to someone who lived near a prominent lump or hill. Alternatively, it could have been a nickname for someone who was perceived as being sturdy or solid like a clod. The name Cloos has variations such as Klos, Kloss, and Klose, and is relatively uncommon.
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The surname Cloos is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cloos 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 Cloos is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Cloos in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Cloos using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.