Zachow

Zachow Meaning & Origin

About Zachow
The surname Zachow is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "zach," meaning "pointed" or "sharp." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with a sharp or pointed physical feature or a sharp wit. Over time, the surname Zachow became hereditary and was passed down through generations, eventually becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Zachow is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Zachow: 483
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 44,500
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.16

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Zachow 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 Zachow is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SK
🗽 NYSIIS
ZSA
🔊 Soundex
Z020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z AA1 K OW0
🌐 IPA
/ˈzɑkoʊ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SK', 'SKF')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zachow in Braille

Here's how to represent Zachow in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Zachow in braille

How to sign the name Zachow using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Zachow using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Zachow in sign language

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