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The surname Kleiss comes from German Medieval given name Klaus.
The surname Kleiss was first found in Mecklenburg, where the name contributed greatly to the development of an emerging nation, and would later play a large role in the tribal and national conflicts of the area. Over time, the family name branched into other houses, where their influence continued to be felt because of the important role they played in the local social and political affairs.
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Kleiss research. Another 102 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1777, 1811, 1814 and 1823 are included under the topic Early Kleiss History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Spelling variations of this family name include: Kleist, Von Kleist, Kleis, Kleiss, Kleste, Kleiste, Klest and many more.
Another 48 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Kleiss Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.