About Lemkau
The surname Lemkau is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "lem" meaning "lame" or "limping" and "kau" meaning "jaw" or "cheek." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Lemkau can be interpreted as "lame jaw" or "limping cheek." It is likely that this surname originated as a nickname for someone with a physical characteristic or as a reference to a specific trait or behavior.
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The surname Lemkau is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Lemkau 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 Lemkau is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Lemkau in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Lemkau using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.