CLEWLOW
Also recorded as Clew Low
Clewlow
Clewlow is an English surname of local origin, deriving from the settlement of Clewel or Clewell in Staffordshire, England. The name is thought to be of Old English origin, with "cleo" meaning "clay" and "well" referring to a spring or stream. Therefore, Clewlow likely originally denoted someone who lived by a clay spring or stream.
The surname Clewlow is most commonly found in the counties of Staffordshire and Cheshire in England, with historical records dating back to the medieval period. The distribution of the name indicates that it originated in these regions and spread from there.
Variants of the surname Clewlow include Clewley and Cluelow. The name has also been subject to variation in spelling over the centuries, a common occurrence with many surnames.
Throughout history, individuals bearing the surname Clewlow have been involved in a variety of occupations and professions, reflecting the diverse paths taken by English families over the years. Like many surnames, Clewlow carries with it a sense of local identity and heritage, connecting individuals to their ancestral roots in specific regions of England.
Today, the surname Clewlow is relatively rare, but it continues to be passed down through generations as part of the rich tapestry of English surnames and family history.
There are approximately 835 people named Clewlow in the UK. That makes it roughly the 8,503rd most common surname in Britain. Around 13 in a million people in Britain are named Clewlow.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Anthony
- Barry
- Chris
- Christopher
- David
- Graham
- James
- John
- Mark
- Martin
- Michael
- Paul
- Simon
- Thomas
Female
- Christine
- Elizabeth
- Karen
- Louise
- Margaret
- Mary
- Michelle
- Patricia
- Rebecca
- Sarah
- Susan