About Clawson
The surname Clawson is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "clawu" which means "claw" or "talon." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who had strong or prominent hands, or perhaps someone who worked with their hands, such as a blacksmith or a carpenter. The name Clawson signifies a person with a physical attribute or occupation related to claws or talons.
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The surname Clawson is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Clawson based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Clawson is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Clawson in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Clawson using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.