About Thau
The surname Thau is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "touwe," meaning "rope" or "cord." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who made or worked with ropes. Over time, the surname Thau may have also been adopted by individuals living near a place named Thau or as a nickname for someone with a slender or flexible physique.
The surname Thau is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Thau 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 Thau is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Thau in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Thau using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.