klemm

Klemm is a German-language name that can function as a surname or as a place name. As a surname, it has been borne by numerous individuals across fields such as the arts, science, and sport, though no single figure dominates the historical record. The name also appears in geography as the designation of small localities in German-speaking areas, where it is sometimes used for settlements or landmarks.

In industry, Klemm is known as the brand name of Klemm Flugzeugwerke, a German aircraft manufacturer active in the interwar period. The company specialized in light, sport, and trainer aircraft and contributed to early European aviation with several designs in the Klemm L-series.

Because it is used in various compound place names and family lines, Klemm appears in historical documents, genealogies, and heraldry, where distinguishing between people, places, and products bearing the name can require context.