Kleinhans History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe distinguished and ancient German surname Kleinhans is composed of two elements: "Klein," meaning "small," and "Henz," a diminutive of the Germanic personal name "Heinrich." It is likely that this name was first used to distinguish between a father and a son both bearing the name "Heinrich" or "Henz." Early Origins of the Kleinhans familyThe surname Kleinhans was first found in South Germany, where it is throughout to have emerged during the Early Middle Ages. The first recorded bearer of the name was dictus Clainhainze, who was a resident of Salem in the year 1282. The young Kleinhans family was instrumental during these formative years, playing a major role in the early history of the region and contributing greatly to the development of medieval Swabian society. Early History of the Kleinhans familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Kleinhans research. Another 164 words (12 lines of text) covering the years 1282, 1318, 1352, 1757, 1772, 1832 and 1873 are included under the topic Early Kleinhans History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Kleinhans Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Kleinhenz, Kleinheinz, Kleinhans, Kleinhens and others. Early Notables of the Kleinhans familyNotables with the surname Kleinhans during this period were
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Kleinhans Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Kleinhans Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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