About Lenau
The surname Lenau is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "lenowe," meaning "lion." It is a topographic or locational surname, typically given to someone who lived near a place associated with lions, such as a lion-shaped rock formation or a lion-themed inn. The name Lenau may also have been a nickname for someone with lion-like qualities, such as strength or courage. Overall, the surname Lenau is associated with the symbol of the lion and its attributes.
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The surname Lenau is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Lenau 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 Lenau is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Lenau in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Lenau using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.