Chiu

Chiu Meaning & Origin

About Chiu
The surname Chiu is of Chinese origin and is derived from the Mandarin word "qiū," meaning autumn or fall. It is a common surname in China and is associated with qualities such as wisdom, intelligence, and perseverance. The name Chiu is often found among the Chinese diaspora and is spelled and pronounced differently in various regions and dialects.

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📏 Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Chiu: 13,174
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 2,735
  • Frequency per 100k people: 4.47

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
X
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
CH UW1
🌐 IPA
/ʧu/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('X', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Chiu in Braille

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

The name Chiu in braille

How to sign the name Chiu using Sign Language

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

The name Chiu in sign language

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