Bau

Bau Meaning & Origin

About Bau
The surname Bau is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "bouwe," meaning "farmer" or "peasant." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individuals who worked as farmers or were associated with agricultural activities. The name Bau signifies a connection to the land and the agricultural lifestyle of the past.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bau: 593
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 37544
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.2

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
P
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AW1
🌐 IPA
/bau*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('P', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bau in Braille

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

The name Bau in braille

How to sign the name Bau using Sign Language

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

The name Bau in sign language

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