Kloeber

Occupational

Meaning

One who works with or produces clover, or a variant of a German occupational surname.

Etymology

The name may derive from German 'Klee' (clover) combined with the agent suffix '-er', indicating an occupational origin. Alternatively, it could be a variant of 'Klöber' or similar German surnames with occupational roots.

About the Kloeber Surname

This German surname likely has occupational origins, though the exact trade or craft remains uncertain. The name is relatively uncommon and appears sporadically in German records.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 800 bearers in the United States #3,873 most common surname
Rare Common

Primarily found in German-speaking regions, particularly Germany and Austria.

Kloeber Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

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Notable Bearers

People with the Kloeber Surname