Clinger History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe surname Clinger is a local surname; more specifically, it is a topographical surname, derived from a feature of the physical geography near where the original bearer lived or held land. Checking further we found the name was derived from the Old German word for ravine or gorge. Early Origins of the Clinger familyThe surname Clinger was first found in Swabia, where this family made important contributions toward the development of this district from ancient times. Always prominent in social and political affairs, the family formed alliances with other families within the Feudal System and the nation. Individual bearers of this name first mentioned in ancient chronicles include Hugo der Clingere of Breisgau (c.1200,) Heydeke bei dem Clinghe of Quedlinburg in the Harz Mountains (c.1300,) Clingeler of Wuerttemberg (c.1283,) and Heincz in der Clingen of Wuerzburg (c.1409). Early History of the Clinger familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Clinger research. Another 186 words (13 lines of text) covering the years 1752, 1812 and 1831 are included under the topic Early Clinger History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Clinger Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Kling, Klingel, Klinge, Klinger, Klingler, Klingen, Klingle, Klingele, Klinghe, Clinghe, Cling, Clingel, Clinge, Clinger, Clingere, Clingen, Clingle, Clingeler, Klingeler, Klinglin and many more. Early Notables of the Clinger familyAnother 44 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Clinger Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Clinger RankingIn the United States, the name Clinger is the 12,871st most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Clinger Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
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