Kleine Name Meaning, Origin and Heraldry

Kleine is how some branches of the Klein family came to write their name.

What does the surname Kleine mean?

Read literally, Kleine points to “Small or young”.

How is Kleine related to Klein?

The extra “e” in Kleine is a spelling habit rather than a different name. You may also find the name written Cline and Kline.

Does every Kleine family have a crest?

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