About Schonlau
The surname Schonlau is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "schön," meaning beautiful or handsome, and "lau," meaning meadow or clearing. Therefore, the meaning of the surname Schonlau can be interpreted as "beautiful meadow" or "handsome clearing." It is likely that the name originally referred to someone who lived near or owned a particularly attractive meadow or clearing.
The surname Schonlau is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schonlau 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 Schonlau in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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