TheNameDBClemens
PatronymicMeaning
A patronymic surname derived from the given name Clement, meaning 'mild' or 'merciful.'
Etymology
Clemens derives from the Latin personal name Clemens, which comes from the Latin adjective 'clemens' meaning 'mild, gentle, or merciful.' The surname developed as a patronymic form in Germanic and English-speaking regions, indicating descent from a man named Clement.
About the Clemens Surname
Clemens is a patronymic surname derived from the Latin personal name Clement, which was popular in medieval Europe due to several popes bearing this name. The surname is widely distributed across Europe and North America, with notable bearers including the author Mark Twain.
Distribution
Found throughout Europe, particularly in German-speaking regions, and in North America.
Notable Bearers
Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain, American author, 1835-1910), Clarence Clemens (saxophonist)