About Laveau
The surname Laveau is of French origin and is most commonly associated with the famous Voodoo priestess Marie Laveau from New Orleans. The name is derived from the French word "laveur," meaning "washer" or "cleaner." It is believed that the surname Laveau may have originally been given to individuals who worked as launderers or washerwomen. Today, the name Laveau is often associated with the rich cultural history and mysticism of New Orleans.
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The surname Laveau is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Laveau 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 Laveau is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Laveau in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Laveau using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.