About Chaw
The surname Chaw is of Chinese origin and is derived from the Mandarin word "chao," which means "to surpass" or "to exceed." It is a relatively uncommon surname and is found predominantly among Chinese communities. The name Chaw likely originated as a nickname or an occupational name for someone who excelled or surpassed others in a particular skill or profession.
The surname Chaw is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Chaw 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 Chaw is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Chaw in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Chaw using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.