About Schadow
The surname Schadow is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schade" meaning "harm" or "damage," and the suffix "-ow" indicating a place or settlement. Therefore, the surname Schadow likely originated as a locational name for someone who lived in or near a place associated with harm or damage. It could also have been a nickname for someone who caused harm or damage, or a topographic name for someone who lived in a place with rough or dangerous terrain.
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The surname Schadow is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schadow 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 Schadow is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Schadow in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Schadow using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.