About Kleese
The surname Kleese is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kles" or "klesse," meaning "clay" or "mud." It is believed to have originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near clayey or muddy soil. Alternatively, it could have been an occupational name for a potter or someone who worked with clay. The surname Kleese signifies a connection to the land or a specific occupation related to clay or pottery.
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The surname Kleese is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kleese 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 Kleese in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Kleese using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.