Klein

Meaning

A small person in stature.

Etymology

Derived from the Middle High German 'klein,' meaning small. The adjective was used as a descriptive surname to distinguish individuals by their physical size.

About the Klein Surname

Klein is a straightforward descriptive surname based on small stature. Such size-based surnames were practical in medieval communities for identifying individuals.

Distribution

Common throughout German-speaking regions, with relatively even distribution across different areas.

People with the Klein Surname