About Sow
The surname Sow is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "sowe," meaning a female pig. It was likely used as a nickname for someone who resembled a pig or had pig-like characteristics. The surname Sow may also have been a metonymic occupational name for a swineherd or someone involved in the pig farming industry.
The surname Sow is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Sow 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 Sow is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Sow in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Sow using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.