Klause Last Name: Meaning and Heraldic Roots

Records tie Klause closely to Klose. The name is generally explained as “from the name Nikolaus”. Klause is listed among the recognised spellings of Klose. Before spelling was standardised, one family could appear under several forms. You may also find the name written Kluse, Kloss and Klois.

The 2010 census count for Klause in the United States was 209, good for rank 88,685. That puts it inside the top 100,000 US surnames. Klause sounds close to Klaus, so it can help to search both.

There is no single Klause family crest for every bearer. Herald Lab researches the arms historically associated with the name and explains whose they were. Want more than a summary? See the Klause family name pack.