Clowes
Clowes Meaning & Origin
About Clowes
The surname Clowes is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "clough," meaning a steep-sided valley or ravine. It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer lived near or in a place with this geographical feature. The addition of the "-es" suffix signifies "belonging to," suggesting that the surname Clowes was used to denote someone who lived near or owned land in a clough. Over time, the surname Clowes has evolved and spread, becoming a relatively common surname in various English-speaking regions.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Clowes is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Clowes: 666
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 34110
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.23
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Clowes based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Clowes in Braille
Here's how to represent Clowes in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Clowes using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Clowes using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
