There are
640
Kleves in the USA
Kleve is the
35203rd
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Kleve

Anneof

Anne of Cleves was the fourth wife of King Henry VIII of England. Their marriage was annulled after six months, and Anne received a generous settlement.

JohannesKleve

Johannes Kleve was a German mathematician and astronomer known for his work in spherical trigonometry and planetary motion.

Heinrichvon

Heinrich von Kleve was a German artist known for his detailed landscape paintings and his influence on the development of Northern Renaissance art.

Willemvan

Willem van Cleve was a Dutch philosopher known for his work in epistemology and the philosophy of language.

KatharinaKleve

Katharina Kleve was a German composer and musician who composed several acclaimed choral and instrumental works in the 18th century.

HermannKleve

Hermann Kleve was a German physicist and inventor who made significant contributions to the development of electric motors and generators.

Mariavon

Maria von Cleve was a noblewoman from the Dutch Republic known for her philanthropic work and dedication to improving the lives of the less fortunate.

HugoKleve

Hugo Kleve was a Danish explorer and archaeologist who participated in several expeditions to the Arctic region and made important discoveries.

Friedavon

Frieda von Kleve was a German poet and writer known for her lyrical poetry and her exploration of themes such as love, nature, and spirituality.

AnnaKleve

Anna Kleve was a Swedish actress and singer who achieved great success in both stage and screen productions throughout her career.

Kleve Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Kleve' is of German origin and is derived from the name of a city in Germany called Kleve. It is derived from the Middle High German word 'clōf' which means 'cliff' or 'hill'.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Kleve' is primarily found in Germany, particularly in the region of Kleve. It is also found in other German-speaking countries such as Austria and Switzerland.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Kleve' include 'Cleve', 'Klever', and 'Cleave'.
Migration and ImmigrationPeople with the surname 'Kleve' have migrated and immigrated to various countries, particularly during periods of German migration such as the 19th century immigration to the United States.