TheNameDBWaldow
PatronymicMeaning
A descendant or follower of someone named Waldo or associated with forest rule.
Etymology
A variant of Waldo with the addition of '-ow' or '-ow' suffix, common in Slavic and Baltic adaptations of Germanic names. This represents a regional variation in how Germanic roots were adopted and modified.
About the Waldow Surname
A regional variant of Waldo found primarily in areas where Germanic and Slavic cultures intersected. The suffix variation reflects local naming conventions and linguistic adaptation.
Distribution
Concentrated in Eastern Germany, Poland, and Baltic regions.
Notable Bearers
Unknown or obscure