CLASE
Clase
The British surname Clase is of Welsh origin, derived from the Welsh word 'clas', meaning 'shore' or 'bank'. It is a toponymic surname, indicating that the original bearers of the name likely hailed from a place named Clase or a similar-sounding location near a shore or riverbank.
The Clase surname is primarily found in South Wales, particularly in the historic county of Glamorgan. The name may have originated as a topographical surname for individuals who lived near a river or coastline, or it could have been a locational surname for those who resided in or near a settlement called Clase.
Over the centuries, bearers of the surname Clase have dispersed beyond Wales, and individuals with this surname can now be found across the United Kingdom and in other parts of the world where Welsh diaspora communities exist.
Notable individuals with the surname Clase have made contributions to various fields, though the name itself is not widely recognised outside genealogical or historical contexts.
In modern times, the surname Clase serves as a reminder of Wales' rich cultural heritage and the enduring influence of the Welsh language on British surnames.
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Typical given names associated with the surname
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Similar and related surnames
- Callus
- Claas
- Claase
- Claasen
- Claasz
- Clace
- Claes
- Claesen
- Claise
- Claisen
- Claisse
- Clake
- Clas
- Clasen
- Clasey
- Clash
- Clask
- Claske
- Class
- Classe
- Classey
- Classy
- Clasy
- Claus
- Clause
- Claws
- Claye
- Clayes
- Clays
- Clazey
- Clazie
- Clease
- Cleasey
- Cleasy
- Cleece
- Cleese
- Clese
- Clesh
- Cless
- Closs
- Colliss
- Coyles
- Gullis
- Kalsi
- Kellas
- Kells
- Kelso
- Klase
- Klass
- Kless
- Klesse
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