About the Klois Surname

The same name, two spellings: Klois and Klose. Read literally, Klois points to “from the name Nikolaus”.

Spelling and variants

Before spelling was fixed, Klose was also written Klois. Spellings drifted because names were written down by ear in parish books, tax rolls and passenger lists. You may also find the name written Kloos, Kloss and Kluse.

Heraldry and the Klois name

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

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