About Strehlau
The surname Strehlau is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "strehen," meaning "to turn" or "to twist," and the word "lau," meaning "meadow" or "field." Therefore, the surname Strehlau likely originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a meadow or field that had a twisting or winding path. It could also have been a nickname for someone who had a tendency to wander or take indirect routes.
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The surname Strehlau is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Strehlau 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 Strehlau in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Strehlau using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.