About Gouw
The surname Gouw is of Chinese origin and is commonly found among the Hakka people. It is derived from the Chinese character "gou," which means "canal" or "ditch." The surname Gouw is often associated with individuals whose ancestors were involved in the construction or maintenance of canals or ditches, or who lived near such waterways.
The surname Gouw is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gouw based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Gouw in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Gouw using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.