Klots History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Klots

What does the name Klots mean?

The ancient and distinguished German surname Klots is derived from the old Germanic term "Klotz," meaning "awkward, clumsy." The name was most likely initially bestowed as a nickname, either on someone who was clumsy or in an ironic way on someone who was exceptionally graceful.

Early Origins of the Klots family

The surname Klots was first found in Hessen, where the family was closely identified in the early period of history with the feudal society which would become prominent throughout Europe. The Klotses would later emerge as an influential noble family, having many distinguished branches, and well known for their involvement in social, economic and political affairs. The earliest known bearer of the name was Berchtolt Klotz, who is registered in the "Furstenbergisches Urkundenbuch" in 1343.

Early History of the Klots family

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Klots Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Klotz, Klottz, Klotzz, Klots, Klotze, Klotzes, Klottze, Klottzz, Klutz, Clotz, Cloete and many more.

Early Notables of the Klots family

Prominent figures of the time who bore the name Klots were Stephan Clotz (1606-1668), a well-known theologian, Christian Adolf Klotz (1738-1771), a German philologist, and Kaspar Klotz (b. 1773)...
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Migration of the Klots family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Catharina Klotz, who emigrated from the Palatinate to New York in 1710; Sophia Catharina Klotz, who settled in Pennsylvania in 1717; Hans Leonhardt Klotz, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1749.