About Clews
The surname Clews is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "cleow" or "clewe," meaning a ball of thread or yarn. It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who worked with or sold thread or yarn. Over time, the surname Clews may have also been used as a nickname for someone who was considered clever or resourceful, as the word "clew" can also mean a clue or a solution to a problem.
The surname Clews is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Clews 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 Clews in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Clews using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.