How common is the Waldow surname?

There are approximately 400 people with the surname Waldow in the United States.

Are there Waldow soldiers in Civil War records?

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

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Q: What does the surname Waldow mean?

The surname Waldow means "A descendant or follower of someone named Waldo or associated with forest rule.". It is of Germanic origin.

Patronymic

Meaning

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 & Frequency

Estimated 400 bearers in the United States #4,534 most common surname

Rare Common

Concentrated in Eastern Germany, Poland, and Baltic regions.

Waldow Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Waldow Surname

William Waldow

Representative

Quick Facts

Origin: Germanic
Classification: Patronymic
Earliest Record: Medieval records from German-Slavic border regions, 12th-13th century
Estimated Bearers: 400