Colaw
Colaw Meaning & Origin
About Colaw
The surname Colaw is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "col," meaning "coal," and the word "haw," meaning "hill" or "mound." Therefore, the surname Colaw is believed to have originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a coal hill or mound. It is also possible that the name could have been occupational, referring to someone who worked with coal.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Colaw is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Colaw: 296
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 66754
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.1
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Colaw 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 Colaw is not currently available.
Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Colaw in Braille
Here's how to represent Colaw in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Colaw using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Colaw using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
