Klinge History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe surname Klinge 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 Klinge familyThe surname Klinge 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 Klinge familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Klinge research. Another 186 words (13 lines of text) covering the years 1752, 1812 and 1831 are included under the topic Early Klinge History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Klinge 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 Klinge familyNotables with the surname Klinge during this period were
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Klinge Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Klinge Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Klinge Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Klinge Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century
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