There are
1872
Klevens in the USA
Kleven is the
15611st
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Kleven

ChrisKleven

Chris Kleven is an American baseball player who played as a pitcher in the MLB for the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago White Sox.

KnutKleven

Knut Kleven is a Norwegian politician who served as a member of the Storting, the Norwegian parliament, representing the Conservative Party.

IngridKleven

Ingrid Kleven is a Norwegian naval architect and shipbuilder known for designing and overseeing the construction of advanced offshore vessels.

LarsKleven

Lars Kleven is a Norwegian economist and academic known for his research on taxation, labor economics, and public economics.

LauritzKleven

Lauritz Kleven is a Norwegian military officer who served as a Brigadier General during World War II and later became a diplomat.

OlafKleven

Olaf Kleven is a Norwegian artist and printmaker known for his depictions of landscapes and rural life in Norway.

TheaKleven

Thea Kleven is a Norwegian writer and illustrator of children's books, known for her whimsical and colorful illustrations.

JohanKleven

Johan Kleven is a Swedish footballer who plays as a midfielder for Malmö FF in the Allsvenskan, the top professional league in Sweden.

ErikKleven

Erik Kleven is a Danish cyclist who competed in several international cycling events and won several national championships.

BarbaraKleven

Barbara Kleven is an American photographer known for her documentary-style photography capturing everyday life and social issues.

Kleven Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Kleven' is of Norwegian origin. It is derived from the Old Norse word 'kläf', which means 'cliff' or 'slope'. The name likely originated as a locational surname for someone who lived near a cliff or slope.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Kleven' is primarily found in Norway, particularly in the regions of Telemark, Vestfold, and Buskerud. It may also be found among Norwegian diaspora communities in other countries, such as the United States and Canada.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Kleven' include 'Klevan' and 'Kleiveland'.
Migration and ImmigrationNorwegian immigrants with the surname 'Kleven' have migrated to various countries, including the United States and Canada, particularly during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.