What is "kleine"

Kleine is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:

• Christian Kleine (born 1974), German musician and DJ
• George Kleine (1864-1931), American film producer and pioneer
• Joe Kleine (born 1962), retired American professional basketball player
• Piet Kleine (born 1951), former speed skater from the Netherlands
• Theodor Kleine (born 1924), German sprint canoer
• Thomas Kleine (born 1977), German footballer