Claus

Origin and Meaning: Claus is a British surname of Germanic origin, derived from the Old German name 'Klaus', which is a short form of the personal name Nikolaus. The name 'Nikolaus' comes from the Greek name 'Nikolaos', meaning 'victory of the people'.

Distribution: The surname Claus is found in various parts of the United Kingdom, with a concentration in regions influenced by German immigration.

Notable Individuals:

  • Santa Claus: Although fictional, Santa Claus is a legendary figure associated with Christmas, known for delivering gifts to children around the world.
  • John Claus: A historical figure of German descent who made significant contributions to British society in the 19th century.

Variants: Variants of the surname Claus include Clause, Klauss, and Klaus.

Coat of Arms: The Coat of Arms associated with the surname Claus typically features symbols reflecting strength, victory, and heritage.

References:

  • Reaney, P.H., Wilson, R.M. (2008). A Dictionary of English Surnames. Routledge.
  • Hanks, P., Coates, R., McClure, P. (2016). The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland. Oxford University Press.

There are approximately 170 people named Claus in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Claus.

Region of origin: Europe

Country of origin: Netherlands

Language of origin: Dutch

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Christian
  • Daniel
  • Fred
  • Joseph
  • Pascal
  • Peter
  • Robert
  • Ronald
  • Ryan
  • Stefan
  • Vince

Female

  • Angela
  • Ann
  • Jean
  • Linda
  • Natasha
  • Regina
  • Sandrine
  • Santa
  • Silke
  • Yvonne

Similar and related surnames

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