Klindworth
Klindworth is a family name, which is common in the north of Germany.
In Low German the name says - as well as clover Worth, Kleinwort, Long Worth and Worth man - the Wurtenbauern marsh Arabs, who settled on a mound, an increase in the terrain.
Spellings
- Klindwort
- Klindwordt
- Klindworth
- Klintwort
- Klintworth
- Klindtwort
- Klindtworth
Well-known bearers of the name
- Carl August Klindworth (1791-1862), German mechanic, founder of a machine factory in Hanover, who built the first steam engine in the UK there
- Georg Klindworth (1798-1882), German diplomat and secret agent who was in the service of several European statesmen and princes.
- Johann Klindworth (1900-1976), German politician ( CDU)
- Karl Klindworth (1830-1916), German composer and virtuoso pianist
Facilities
- Klindworth - Scharwenka Conservatory
- Long Worth ( Münster Children's House )