About Louw
The surname Louw is of Dutch origin and is derived from the personal name "Lodewijk," which is the Dutch form of the name Louis. It is a patronymic surname, meaning it was originally used to identify the descendants of a man named Louw or Lodewijk. The name Louw signifies "renowned warrior" or "famous in battle," reflecting the historical significance of the name Louis. Today, the surname Louw is predominantly found in South Africa, where it is often associated with individuals of Dutch ancestry.
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Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Louw 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 Louw in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Louw using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.