Find Vital Records Instantly!
Lau Family History
Lau Genealogy & Family TreeLau is a German name from Bohemia, where the family was prominent in feudal times. It comes from the German word lowe which means "lion" and most likely referred to someone who was known for being brave. Roots for the name can also be found in China.
Other spellings include "Laue," "Lauer," "Laure," "Laurer," and "Lauerer." Notable people with the surname include American Hong Kong actor Andy Lau (Internal Affairs, House of Flying Daggers, The Warlords), American producer Laura Lau (Silent House, Open Water, Grind), and American baseball player Charley Lau (Detroit Tigers, Atlanta Braves, Baltimore Orioles). The first Lau to come to America was Christian Lau in Pennsylvania in 1732.
Lau Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Franklin Lau -- --, 1866 August 5, 1953 Illinois
- Florine Dica Lau -- --, 1908 December 23, 1965 Illinois
- Bertha Lau -- --, 1887 April 0, 1971 Illinois
- Henry J Lau -- --, 1883 September 0, 1964 Illinois
- Christian Lau -- --, 1782 September 30, 1862 Pennsylvania
Lau Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Juliana Lau -- --, 1810 February 18, 1876 Pennsylvania
- Elizabeth Lau -- --, 1777 November 24, 1852 Pennsylvania
- Therese Agnes Lau -- --, 1876 December 25, 1966 Iowa
- Ernest Lau -- --, 1911 June 23, 2005
- Ernest Lau -- --, 1911 June 23, 2005
Celebrities related to this last name 
