Gou

Gou Meaning & Origin

About Gou
The surname Gou is of Chinese origin and has multiple meanings depending on the specific characters used to write it. One common meaning is "gou" (狗), which translates to "dog" in English. This character is often used as a surname in China, representing qualities such as loyalty, bravery, and protection. However, it is important to note that surnames can have various meanings and interpretations, and the specific meaning of the surname Gou may differ based on regional and historical factors.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gou: 276
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 70,833
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
K
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G UW1
🌐 IPA
/gou*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('K', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gou in Braille

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

The name Gou in braille

How to sign the name Gou using Sign Language

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

The name Gou in sign language

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