Belau

Belau Meaning & Origin

About Belau
The surname Belau is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "belouwe," meaning "beautiful" or "handsome." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was considered attractive or had a pleasing appearance. The name may have been given to individuals as a compliment or to distinguish them from others in the community. Over time, the surname Belau has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Belau: 256
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 75317
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PL
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AH0 L AO1
🌐 IPA
/belau*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Belau in Braille

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

The name Belau in braille

How to sign the name Belau using Sign Language

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

The name Belau in sign language

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