About Depauw
The surname Depauw is of French origin and is derived from the word "pauw," meaning "peacock" in Old French. It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near a place associated with peacocks, such as a peacock farm or a location where peacocks were commonly found. The surname Depauw is relatively rare and is primarily found in French-speaking regions.
The surname Depauw is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Depauw based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Depauw in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Depauw using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.