Where Does the Kleinikl Surname Come From?

Ask a genealogist about Kleinikl and the first name they will mention is Klein.

In origin, the name means “Small or young”. Kleinikl is built on the same root as Klein, with the ending -ikl. Census takers and immigration officers often wrote what they heard. Related forms: Kleinikel, Kleine and Kleins.

Kleinikl coat of arms

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Klein surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon.

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