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 )
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