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Alternative Spellings: Klaus, Kloss, Koilas, Kollatsch, Kulik, Clausen, Clause (Name Origin Research, n.d.)

Most Popular Regional Distribution: Belgium: Flanders, Wallonia; Netherlands: Friesland; Germany: Lower Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, Saxony, Thuringia, Hesse (Geogen Surname Mapping, n.d.); Canada: The Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte

Claus

The name Claus originated from the ancient Greek name “Nikolaos”, which itself translates to “victorious people” or “conquering people” (Name Origin Research, n.d.). It’s popularity grew during the Great Crusades of the 11th and 12th century (Name Origin Research, n.d.).