Cu
Cu Meaning & Origin
About Cu
The surname Cu is of Chinese origin and is derived from the Mandarin word "cù," which means "to gather" or "to store." It is a relatively common surname in China and is often found among the Hakka people. The name may have originated from an ancestor who was involved in gathering or storing goods, or it could have been adopted by a family to signify the importance of accumulating wealth or resources.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Cu is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Cu: 768
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 30420
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.26
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cu 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 Cu is not currently available.
Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Cu in Braille
Here's how to represent Cu in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Cu using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Cu using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
