Afu

Afu Meaning & Origin

About Afu
The surname Afu is of Chinese origin and is derived from the Mandarin word "āfù," which means "fortunate" or "lucky." It is a relatively uncommon surname and is often associated with positive connotations, symbolizing good luck and prosperity.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Afu: 213
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 87,335
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Afu 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 Afu is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AF
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A100
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AH0 F UW1
🌐 IPA
/afu*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Afu in Braille

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

The name Afu in braille

How to sign the name Afu using Sign Language

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

The name Afu in sign language

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