CLOW
Clow
Clow is a surname of English origin, primarily found in the United Kingdom. The name is of medieval English descent and is believed to have been derived from the Old English word "clā," meaning clay or mud. This suggests that the name may have originally been an occupational surname for a worker in the clay or mud industry.
The first recorded instance of the surname Clow dates back to the mid-12th century in the county of Norfolk, England. Over the centuries, the surname has spread to various parts of the United Kingdom and beyond, with Clow families establishing themselves in countries such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
The Clow surname is relatively rare, and those who bear it can often trace their ancestry back to specific regions in the UK, such as Norfolk, Essex, and Yorkshire. Variants of the surname include Clowe and Clough.
Notable individuals with the surname Clow include academics, artists, and professionals who have made contributions in their respective fields. The surname has also been linked to various local histories and genealogical studies.
In modern times, the surname Clow continues to be passed down through generations, keeping alive the heritage and legacy of those who have carried the name in the past.
There are approximately 1,505 people named Clow in the UK. That makes it roughly the 5,329th most common surname in Britain. Around 23 in a million people in Britain are named Clow.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Brian
- Christopher
- Daniel
- David
- James
- John
- Michael
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Christine
- Diane
- Dianne
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Jacqueline
- Jane
- Karen
- Laura
- Margaret
- Patricia
- Rebecca
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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