About Cloward
The surname Cloward is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "clawu" which means "claw" or "talon." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone with claw-like hands or a fierce and tenacious nature. The name Cloward may have also been a topographic name for someone who lived near a place with claw-like features such as a rocky outcrop or a sharp bend in a river. Overall, the surname Cloward is associated with strength, determination, and possibly a physical characteristic.
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The surname Cloward is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cloward 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 Cloward is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Cloward in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Cloward using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.