About Du
The surname Du is of Chinese origin and has multiple meanings depending on the specific characters used to write it. One common meaning is "capital" or "metropolis," which signifies a person from an important city or someone with urban connections. Another possible meaning is "poison" or "toxic," which could indicate a family's involvement in the production or trade of poisonous substances in ancient times. The exact meaning of the surname Du can vary based on regional dialects and historical contexts.
The surname Du is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Du 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 Du is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Du in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Du using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.