About Hiu
The surname Hiu is of Chinese origin and is derived from the Cantonese pronunciation of the character 廖 (Liào). It is a relatively rare surname and is found mainly among the Cantonese-speaking population. The exact meaning of the character 廖 is not clear, but it is believed to have originated from a place name or a personal name.
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The surname Hiu is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hiu 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 Hiu is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Hiu in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Hiu using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.