About Clous
The surname Clous is of French origin and is derived from the word "clou," meaning "nail" in French. It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who worked as a nail maker or a blacksmith. The name Clous may also have been used as a nickname for someone with a strong or determined personality, likening them to the strength and durability of a nail. Overall, the surname Clous is associated with the occupation of nail making or blacksmithing, or it may have originated as a nickname based on personal characteristics.
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The surname Clous is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Clous 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 Clous is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Clous in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Clous using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.