Clouser History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEtymology of ClouserWhat does the name Clouser mean? The roots of the Clouser family are found in the ancient German state of Bavaria. Clouser 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. Clouser 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 Clouser familyThe surname Clouser 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 Clouser familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Clouser research. Another 177 words (13 lines of text) covering the years 1656, 1679, 1681, 1691, 1713 and 1755 are included under the topic Early Clouser History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Clouser 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 Clouser familyProminent among members of the name Clouser 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... Clouser RankingIn the United States, the name Clouser is the 10,790th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Clouser Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century
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