Achu

Achu Meaning & Origin

About Achu
The surname Achu is of African origin, specifically from the Bantu-speaking regions of Cameroon and Nigeria. It is derived from the Igbo language, where "Achu" means "food" or "meal." The surname Achu likely originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their love of food or had a connection to the culinary arts. It may also have been given to individuals who were skilled in preparing or providing meals.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Achu is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Achu: 138
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 124,548
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Achu based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Achu is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AX
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A200
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AE1 CH UW0
🌐 IPA
/achu*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AX', 'AK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Achu in Braille

Here's how to represent Achu in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Achu in braille

How to sign the name Achu using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Achu using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Achu in sign language

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