Klein Family Crest
The German surname Klein, also found in Holland, is a a nickname for a person of small stature, but is also often found as a distinguishing name for a junior male, usually a son. The name derived from the German and Dutch word klein meaning “small.” Records of the name include include Walthem der Kleine of Kassel in the year 1209, Kounrad Claineman of Oberschwaben in 1283, Conrad Klainer of Friedingen in 1424, and Johan Klainhain of Konstanz in 1469. The earliest record is Herolt der Kleine from Wurzburg, Germany, in the charters of that city for the year 1185.
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