About Tawes
The surname Tawes is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "taw," meaning "to prepare or dress leather." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a tawer, a person who treated animal hides to make leather. The name Tawes signifies a person involved in the leather industry or someone who lived near a tannery.
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The surname Tawes is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Tawes 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 Tawes in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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