Klas: Last Name and Heraldic Notes

Spellings drift, and Klas is where Klaus drifted for some families.

What is the meaning of Klas?

Name scholars give the meaning as “A descendant of Klaus, a short form of Nikolaus”. According to the 2010 US Census, the Klas surname had 414 bearers.

How is Klas related to Klaus?

Records show Klas as one of the forms Klaus took over time. Local scribes, dialects and emigration all left their mark on how the name was written. Related forms: Klaas, Klauss and Klus.

Does every Klas family have a crest?

There is no single Klas family crest for every bearer. Herald Lab researches the arms historically associated with the name and explains whose they were.

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