About Scharlau
The surname Scharlau is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "scharlach," meaning "scarlet." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with a reddish or scarlet complexion or hair. Over time, the surname Scharlau became hereditary and was passed down through generations, often indicating a family's ancestral connection to someone with this physical characteristic.
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The surname Scharlau is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Scharlau 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 Scharlau in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Scharlau using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.