About Votaw
The surname Votaw is of German origin and is derived from the personal name "Friedrich," meaning "peaceful ruler." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a person named Friedrich. Over time, variations of the name emerged, including Votaw, which is believed to have originated in the Palatinate region of Germany. Today, individuals with the surname Votaw can be found primarily in the United States.
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The surname Votaw is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Votaw 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 Votaw is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Votaw in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Votaw using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.