About Fastenau
The surname Fastenau is of German origin and is derived from the combination of the elements "fast" meaning "firm" or "steadfast" and "nau" meaning "boat" or "ship." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Fastenau can be interpreted as "firm boat" or "steadfast ship." It is likely that the name originated as a nickname for someone who was reliable or steadfast, or it could have been an occupational name for someone involved in the shipping or boat-building industry.
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The surname Fastenau is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Fastenau 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 Fastenau is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Fastenau in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Fastenau using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.