About Lettau
The surname Lettau is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "letten," meaning "to hinder" or "to obstruct." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was seen as an obstacle or hindrance. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Lettau can be found primarily in Germany and other German-speaking regions.
The surname Lettau is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Lettau 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 Lettau in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Lettau using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.