There are
973
Klenkes in the USA
Klenke is the
25430th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Klenke

WarrenKlenke

Warren Klenke is a football player who played as a defensive end for the Miami Dolphins in the National Football League.

HorstKlenke

Horst Klenke was a German photographer known for his black and white photographs of historical buildings and landscapes.

KrisKlenke

Kris Klenke is a professional golfer from Germany who represented the country in various golf tournaments.

LarsKlenke

Lars Klenke is a German mathematician known for his research in the field of decision support systems and optimization.

SteveKlenke

Steve Klenke is a music producer and songwriter who has worked with various artists in the music industry.

InaKlenke

Ina Klenke is a German actress best known for her roles in films like 'The Divided Heaven' and 'Die Mitte der Welt.'

HansKlenke

Hans Klenke was a German soldier and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross during World War II.

BarbaraKlenke

Barbara Klenke is a German television presenter and model known for her work on various German TV shows.

ThomasKlenke

Thomas Klenke is a German historian and author specializing in German history and war studies.

ChristineKlenke

Christine Klenke is a German long-distance runner who has competed in various international athletic events.

Klenke Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Klenke' is of German origin. It is derived from the Middle Low German word 'klenken' which means 'to tinkle' or 'to make a small sound.' The name may have originated as a nickname for someone who made tinkling or clinking sounds, or it could be an occupational name for a bellmaker or a metalworker who worked with small objects.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Klenke' is primarily found in Germany and other German-speaking regions such as Austria and Switzerland. It may also be found in countries with significant German immigrant populations.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Klenke' include 'Lenke', 'Klyne', 'Klene', 'Kleine', 'Klink', 'Klinker', 'Kabler', 'Knacke', 'Klunker', and 'Kleiner'
Migration and ImmigrationThe migration and immigration of people with the surname 'Klenke' have primarily been within German-speaking regions, with some individuals or families emigrating to other countries such as the United States, Canada, and Australia.