About Kloppenburg
The surname Kloppenburg is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "Klopp" meaning "knock" or "hit" and "Burg" meaning "castle" or "fortress." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Kloppenburg can be interpreted as "castle of knocks" or "fortress of hits." It is likely that the name originally referred to a person who lived near or worked at a castle or fortress, or it could have been a nickname for someone who was strong or skilled in combat.
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The surname Kloppenburg is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kloppenburg 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 Kloppenburg in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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