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Type Surname (from occupation, from location & from nickname)
Usage German
Other Forms FormsKloss, Kloß, Claus/Klaus, Klossner, Kloess, Klooster, Clöß
Meaning & History
The surname Closs is of Germanic origin, likely derived from the Low German word kloss or kloß, meaning “dumpling” or “ball”, possibly used as a nickname for someone with a round shape or associated with food preparation. It is primarily found in German-speaking regions such as Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, and may also be related to place names or regional variations of the surname Kloss.