About Dou
The surname Dou is of Chinese origin and is derived from the Chinese character "斗" (dǒu), which means "measure" or "unit of volume." It is a relatively common surname in China and is found among various ethnic groups. The name may have originated from an ancestor's occupation or as a reference to a specific measurement or unit of volume.
The surname Dou is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dou 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 Dou is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Dou in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Dou using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.