The Schaw Family Name

Some records give Shaw; others give Schaw. Both point to the same English family name. Its meaning, shared with Shaw, is “Small wood, thicket”.

Schaw and Shaw

Records show Schaw as one of the forms Shaw took over time. You may also find the name written Shawe.

Schaw coat of arms

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Shaw surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon.

Get the complete Schaw report, with a museum-style coat of arms.