KLine

Kline is a surname of German and Dutch origin. It is an Anglicized form of Klein, meaning small, and belongs to a broader family of surnames derived from nicknames or descriptive terms. The name spread to English-speaking regions through immigration from German- and Dutch-speaking areas during the 18th through 20th centuries. Variants of the surname include Klein, Klien, Clines, and Cline, reflecting regional spelling differences and transliteration practices.

As a surname, Kline is found in many countries, with a significant presence in the United States and Canada due to European immigration. It has been borne by numerous people across various fields, including government, academia, science, and the arts, though this article does not enumerate individuals. In scholarly and genealogical contexts, Kline can appear in historical records and on genealogical trees linked to families with this name.

The term may also appear in toponymy or institutional names as an inherited family name, and it is related to the more common variant Klein in German and Dutch sources. See also Klein, a closely related surname.

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