How common is the Louw surname?

There are approximately 8,000 people with the surname Louw in the United States.

Are there Louw soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 2 soldiers with the Louw surname appear in Civil War records.

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Q: What does the surname Louw mean?

The surname Louw means "Possibly derived from the Dutch personal name Lodewijck or a variant of Louis.". It is of Dutch/Afrikaans origin.

Patronymic

Meaning

Possibly derived from the Dutch personal name Lodewijck or a variant of Louis.

Etymology

Likely a shortened or variant form of Dutch/Afrikaans names derived from Germanic 'Lodewijck' (Louis). The surname became established in South Africa through Dutch and Afrikaans-speaking communities.

About the Louw Surname

A Dutch/Afrikaans surname likely derived from the personal name Louis or its variants. The name is particularly common in South African communities with Dutch heritage.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 8,000 bearers in the United States #1,263 most common surname

Rare Common

Primarily South Africa and the Netherlands.

Louw Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Louw Surname

Eric Louw

Quick Facts

Origin: Dutch/Afrikaans
Classification: Patronymic
Earliest Record: 17th century Netherlands/South Africa
Estimated Bearers: 8,000

War Records

2 soldiers with the Louw surname found in Civil War records.

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