About Butow
The surname Butow is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "buote" or "buot," meaning "messenger" or "envoy." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who worked as a messenger or a herald. Over time, the surname Butow may have also been used as a nickname for someone who was known for delivering news or messages.
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The surname Butow is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Butow based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Butow in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Butow using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.