About Dew
The surname Dew is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It could be a topographic name for someone who lived near a dew pond or a dewy meadow, derived from the Old English word "dēaw." Alternatively, it could be a nickname for someone with a calm or gentle nature, as "dew" was used metaphorically to describe such qualities. Additionally, it could be a variant spelling of the Welsh surname "Dewi," derived from the given name Dewi, which is the Welsh form of David. The exact meaning of the surname Dew would depend on its specific origin and context.
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The surname Dew is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dew 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 Dew in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Dew using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.