There are
774
Kleppes in the USA
Kleppe is the
30250th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Kleppe

TorgrimKlæppen

Torgrim Klæppen is a Norwegian former ski jumper who competed in the 2000s. In his career, Klæppen finished 29th at the 2006 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in Sapporo and had his best individual World Cup finish, 10th, in Lillehammer in February 2008.

OleHaagenrud

Ole Haagenrud Kleppe is a Norwegian politician. He was elected representative to the Storting for the periods 2017–2021 for the Progress Party.. Kleppe was born in Nedre Eiker and grew up in Oslo. He has worked as an assistant secretary general in the Norwegian Parliament and was a city council member and city commissioner for health and social at Oslo City Council.

GerdInger

Gerd Inger Klæboe Kleppe is a Norwegian politician. She was elected representative to the Storting for the periods 2013–2017 for the Centre Party. Kleppe was mayor of Modalen municipality from 2007 until her election to the Storting.

LinneaKleppe

Linnea Kleppe is a Norwegian television presenter and journalist from Stavanger. From 2013 to 2016 she presented the profession and humor program "Nårje" on NRK. In 2018, Kleppe joined the team of the humor program Mandagsklubben on TVNorge.

TorbjørnKlæboe

Torbjørn Anders Klæboe is a Norwegian stage and screen actor. He made his stage debut in 1973 at the National Theatre, where he was hired in 1975.

SiriKleppe

Siri Merete Kleppe is a Norwegian politician. She was elected representative to the Storting for the periods 2013–2017 for the Centre Party. Kleppe was a member of the executive committee of Eigersund municipality council and on the Rogaland from 2011 to 2013.

WiggoKleppe

Wiggo Kleppe is a former Norwegian footballer, who played as a goalkeeper for Viking FK for 12 years from 1976 to 1988. He is an honorary member of Viking, and has worked as a member of the board as well as a goalkeeping coach for the first team.

MariusKlæboe

Marius Klæboe is a Norwegian former footballer. He played as a striker for Kongsvinger, Eik-Tønsberg and Sandefjord.

KaiKleppe

Kai Kleppe is a former Norwegian footballer. He played as a midfielder for Viking and Kongsvinger.

HansUtnem

Hans Utnem Kleppe was a Norwegian teacher and politician for the Centre Party. He was born in Ålesund and graduated from Oslo Commerce School in 1951.

Kleppe Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Kleppe' is of Norwegian origin and derives from the Old Norse word 'kleppr,' meaning 'hill' or 'cliff.' It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer hailed from a place named Kleppe.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Kleppe' is most commonly found in Norway, particularly in the regions of Rogaland, Hordaland, and Sogn og Fjordane.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Kleppe' include 'Klæp,' 'Klep,' and 'Klepp.'
Migration and ImmigrationDue to its Norwegian origins, the surname 'Kleppe' is primarily associated with individuals of Norwegian descent. However, some individuals with the surname may have migrated to other countries, particularly those with historical connections to Norway, such as the United States and Canada.