Hau

Hau Meaning & Origin

About Hau
The surname Hau is of Chinese origin and has multiple meanings depending on the specific Chinese character used to write it. One common meaning is "bold" or "brave," reflecting characteristics associated with courage and fearlessness. Another possible meaning is "river" or "stream," which may signify a connection to water or a geographical location near a river. The exact meaning of the surname Hau can vary based on the specific Chinese character and its pronunciation.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Hau: 3,592
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 9093
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.22

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
H
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AW1
🌐 IPA
/haʊ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('H', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hau in Braille

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

The name Hau in braille

How to sign the name Hau using Sign Language

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

The name Hau in sign language

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