Klaas

Klaas is a Dutch male given and surname. It is the Dutch short form of Nicholas, a Greek name ultimately meaning victory of the people. A traditionally common name in the Netherlands, its popularity declined some 20-fold since 1950.[1] Archaic spellings include Claas and Claes. Among its female derivatives are Klaasje, Clasien, Clasina, Clasine, Clazien, Klasien, Klasina and Klaziena. Klaas also exists as a patronymic surname, though the forms Klaasen, Klaassen, Claassen, Claessen, and Claessens are more common.

Klaas
Pronunciation[ˈklaːs]
Gendermale
Origin
Word/nameDutch

Notable persons whose given name is Klaas

Claas
  • Claas Epp, Jr. (1838–1913), Russian Mennonite minister
  • Claas Hugo Humbert (1830–1904), German scientist and writer.

Fiction
  • Klaas Vaak is the traditional Dutch name for the Sandman
  • Klaas Dewitte is a Belgian hero, famous for saving lady Mare together with his friend Zwen

Notable persons whose surname is Klaas
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See also

References
  1. Klaas at the Meertens Institute's database of Dutch given names
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