What does the surname Klemin mean?

The surname Klemin means "One who is small or diminutive, or from a place name.". It is of German/Slavic origin.

How common is the Klemin surname?

There are approximately 2,000 people with the surname Klemin in the United States.

Are there Klemin soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 1 soldiers with the Klemin surname appear in Civil War records.

Klemin

Descriptive

Meaning

One who is small or diminutive, or from a place name.

Etymology

Possibly derived from German 'klein' (small) with a diminutive or patronymic suffix. The etymology remains uncertain and may reflect mixed German-Slavic influences.

About the Klemin Surname

An obscure surname of uncertain etymology, possibly descriptive in origin. The name may reflect mixed cultural influences from German and Slavic regions.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 2,000 bearers in the United States #2,771 most common surname

Rare Common

Found in Germany, Eastern Europe, and among immigrant communities.

Klemin Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Klemin Surname

Alexander Klemin

Professor

Quick Facts

Origin: German/Slavic
Classification: Descriptive
Earliest Record: Medieval Germany/Eastern Europe
Estimated Bearers: 2,000

War Records

1 soldiers with the Klemin surname found in Civil War records.

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