Glue maker or poster of bills
Derived from the Middle High German word 'kleber', this was originally an occupational surname for someone who applied glue or paste. It specifically referred to those who pasted up official notices or posters, as well as those who worked with adhesive materials in various trades. While rare as a first name in the United States, it has a long history as a surname in German-speaking regions.
Less common today
Kleber isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,101 in 2006.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
French general during the French Revolutionary Wars
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