About Schalau
The surname Schalau is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schal," meaning "shallow" or "not deep." It is believed to have originally been a topographic name for someone who lived near a shallow body of water or a shallow area of land. Over time, the surname Schalau has become less common and is primarily found in Germany and its neighboring countries.
The surname Schalau is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schalau 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 Schalau is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Schalau in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Schalau using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.