Gao

Gao Meaning & Origin

About Gao
The surname Gao is of Chinese origin and is derived from the Chinese character 高 (Gāo), which means "tall" or "high." It is a common surname in China and is ranked among the top 100 surnames in terms of population. The name is often associated with qualities such as nobility, excellence, and high social status.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gao: 12,172
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 2,948
  • Frequency per 100k people: 4.13

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
K
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AW1
🌐 IPA
/gao*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('K', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gao in Braille

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

The name Gao in braille

How to sign the name Gao using Sign Language

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

The name Gao in sign language

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