Clow

Clow Meaning & Origin

About Clow
The surname Clow is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "cluas," meaning "ear." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with prominent or distinctive ears. Over time, the surname Clow has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Clow is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Clow: 2,751
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 11,448
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.93

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Clow 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 Clow is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KL
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C400
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K L OW1
🌐 IPA
/kloʊ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KL', 'KLF')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Clow in Braille

Here's how to represent Clow in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Clow in braille

How to sign the name Clow using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Clow using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Clow in sign language

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