The surname

Surname

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 Clemons has a rich and ancient history. It is an Anglo-Saxon

Old English language

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 name that was originally derived from the given name Clement which means “the son of clement.” The name is of Latin

Latin

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 origin and applies to a mild or merciful individual. Historically the surname was used by Saxons as they converted to Christianity

Christianity

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It may refer to:

• Clarence Clemons
  Clarence Clemons
  Clarence Anicholas Clemons, Jr. , also known as The Big Man, was an American musician and actor. From 1972 until his death, he was a prominent member of Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band, playing the tenor saxophone. He released several solo albums and in 1985, had a hit single with "You're a...
  
   (1942-2011), musician
• Jane Clemons
  Jane Clemons
  Jane A. Clemons is a Democratic member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives, representing the Hillsborough 24th District since 1990. She is Chair of the Nashua Democratic City Committee.-External links:* official NH government website...
  
  , U.S. Representative for New Hampshire

See also

• List of Old English (Anglo-Saxon) surnames
• Clemens (disambiguation)
• Clemons (disambiguation)