Clau is borne by 347 people across 30 countries. It is most common in Brazil: 90 bearers, or 26% of the world total.
The Clau surname around the world
The table lists the 30 countries with at least one recorded Clau, ranked by number of bearers. After Brazil come France (81) and Spain (60).
Map of the Clau surname
The map shades each country by how many Clau live there: the darker the colour, the more bearers. Unshaded countries have none on record.
Distribution of Clau by country
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Brazil (90)
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France (81)
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Spain (60)
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Germany (24)
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Mexico (18)
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Argentina (9)
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Indonesia (8)
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Romania (8)
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Paraguay (7)
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United States (5)
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Canada (5)
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Italy (5)
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Democratic Republic of the Congo (4)
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Russia (4)
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England (3)
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Ireland (2)
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East Timor (1)
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Uruguay (1)
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United Arab Emirates (1)
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Australia (1)
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Belgium (1)
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Chile (1)
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China (1)
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Colombia (1)
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Cuba (1)
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Cape Verde (1)
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Ecuador (1)
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Japan (1)
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Netherlands (1)
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Peru (1)
Distribution of Clau by continent
Most common surnames in Brazil
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Surnames similar to Clau
These share a phonetic root with Clau. The closest spellings come first.
- Cla
- Clah
- Clauw
- Claw
- Clay
- Clou
- Clu
- Colau
- Chal
- Chaul
- Cilu
- Calu
- Claye
- Cle
- Caul
- Clee
- Clew
- Cley
- Cloe
- Cal
- Cala
- Calao
- Clow
- Cloy
- Cela
- Celaa
- Clua
- Cly
- Cola
- Colao
- Caliu
- Colaw
- Colay
- Callau
- Celai
- Coulau
- Celay
Frequently asked questions about Clau surname
In which country is the Clau surname most common?
The Clau surname is most common in Brazil with 90 registered people.
In how many countries is the Clau surname found?
The Clau surname is found in 30 different countries around the world.
How many people have the Clau surname?
According to our records, approximately 347 people have the Clau surname worldwide.
Is there a distribution map for the Clau surname?
Yes, we have an interactive map showing the geographic distribution of the Clau surname across the 30 countries where it is registered.
Are there surnames similar to Clau?
Yes, there are several surnames with similar sound or spelling to Clau. You can see the full list of similar surnames on this page.
Famous people with the surname Clau
The figures estimate living bearers from public registers and national censuses; they are not an exact count, and in countries with small samples they are best read as an order of magnitude.
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