Kleiner

Kleiner is a British surname of German origin. The name, meaning "small" or "little" in German, is thought to have been used as a nickname for a person of small stature or as a term of endearment for someone younger or junior.

The surname Kleiner is known to have been brought to Britain through migration or immigration, particularly during periods of European integration or through historical trade and diplomatic ties between the United Kingdom and continental Europe.

Individuals bearing the surname Kleiner can be found across various regions in Britain, with concentrations in urban areas and historically cosmopolitan hubs.

As with many surnames of foreign origin, the linguistic and historical context of the name Kleiner adds to the diversity of British surnames, reflecting the multicultural tapestry of the country's population.

There are approximately 99 people named Kleiner in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Kleiner.

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