About Au
The surname Au is of Chinese origin and is derived from the Cantonese pronunciation of the character "區" (pronounced "Au" in Cantonese). It is a common surname among Chinese communities and is found in various regions. The meaning of the surname Au is not explicitly defined, as Chinese surnames often do not have specific meanings. However, it is believed to have originated from a place name or a clan name, indicating the ancestral origin of the family.
The surname Au is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Au 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 Au is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Au in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Au using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.