Clinebell Family History
Clinebell Surname Meaning
Americanized form of German Kleinhempel composed of the elements klein ‘small the younger one’ + Hempel from Hampe from an ancient Germanic personal name Hamprecht; or a nickname of a younger formation from Hampel Hempel ‘clumsy person’.
Americanized form of German Klingbeil.
Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022
