Clause History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe roots of the Clause family are found in the ancient German state of Bavaria. Clause is one of the most common styles of German surname, that of patronymics and matronymics - names derived from the given names of the father or mother of their original bearers. Clause is derived from the medieval given name Klaus, which is a shortened form of the personal name Niklaus or Nicholas. The given name Nicholas, which means people's victory, was popular among Christians throughout Europe in the Middle Ages. Early Origins of the Clause familyThe surname Clause was first found in Bavaria, where the family contributed greatly to the development of an emerging nation and would later play a large role in the political conflicts of the area. The family branched into many houses, many of which acquired estates and manors throughout the surrounding regions, where they played significant roles in the social and political affairs. Early History of the Clause familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Clause research. Another 177 words (13 lines of text) covering the years 1656, 1679, 1681, 1691, 1713 and 1755 are included under the topic Early Clause History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Clause Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Klaus, Klauss, Claus, Clauss, Klauhs, Clauhs, Klausing (Westphalia), Klauser (Switzerland), Clausing, Clauser, Klausen, Klaussen, Clausen and many more. Early Notables of the Clause familyProminent among members of the name Clause in this period include John Closterman (1656-1713), portrait-painter, born at Osnaburg, Hanover, in 1656, the son of an artist, who taught him the rudiments of design. "In 1679 he went to... Clause RankingIn France, the name Clause is the 8,760th most popular surname with an estimated 500 - 1,000 people with that name. 1
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Clause Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
Clause Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Clause Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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