There are
1291
Klingbeils in the USA
Klingbeil is the
20541st
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Klingbeil

GerhardKlingbeil

Gerhard Klingbeil is a Seventh-day Adventist theologian and writer known for his work on religious liberty and biblical studies.

Hans-WernerKlingbeil

Hans-Werner Klingbeil is a German politician affiliated with the Social Democratic Party. He served as a member of the Bundestag from 1998 to 2017.

AndreasKlingbeil

Andreas Klingbeil is a German chef and restaurateur known for his innovative culinary creations and his restaurants in Berlin.

IngoKlingbeil

Ingo Klingbeil is a German football player who played as a midfielder for various clubs in Germany and represented the national team.

Hans-DieterKlingbeil

Hans-Dieter Klingbeil is a German architect known for his contemporary and sustainable architectural designs.

Karl-HeinzKlingbeil

Karl-Heinz Klingbeil is a retired German football referee who officiated matches in the Bundesliga and international competitions.

PetraKlingbeil

Petra Klingbeil is a German artist known for her abstract paintings and installations that explore themes of identity and perception.

ClaudiaKlingbeil

Claudia Klingbeil is a German mathematician and professor known for her research in differential geometry and mathematical physics.

JohannFriedrich

Johann Friedrich Klingbeil was a German theologian and missionary who played a significant role in spreading Christianity in the 19th century.

HeinerKlingbeil

Heiner Klingbeil is a German journalist and author known for his investigative reporting and books on political and social issues.

Klingbeil Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Klingbeil' is of German origin. It is derived from the words 'kling' meaning 'sound' and 'beil' meaning 'axe' or 'hatchet'. It was likely originally an occupational name for a blacksmith or someone who worked with tools, particularly axes.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Klingbeil' is most commonly found in Germany, particularly in the northeastern regions such as Brandenburg and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, where it originated. It is also found in smaller numbers in other German-speaking countries and among German diaspora communities.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Klingbeil' include 'Klingpil', 'Klingbell', and 'Klingbau'.
Migration and ImmigrationHistorically, individuals with the surname 'Klingbeil' were primarily concentrated in Germany. However, some individuals with the name may have migrated to other countries as part of larger waves of German immigration.