About Tew
The surname Tew is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "tēo," meaning "tie" or "fasten." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who worked as a rope or cord maker or someone who was skilled in fastening or tying objects. The surname Tew may also have been a nickname for a person who was particularly good at tying knots or securing things.
The surname Tew is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Tew 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 Tew is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Tew in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Tew using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.