Hsiao

Hsiao Meaning & Origin

About Hsiao
The surname Hsiao (also spelled Xiao) is of Chinese origin and is derived from the Chinese character "萧" (Xiāo). It is a relatively common surname in China and Taiwan. The character "萧" originally referred to a type of musical instrument, but over time, it came to represent a sense of elegance, refinement, and tranquility. Therefore, the surname Hsiao is often associated with these qualities and is often given to individuals who possess a calm and gentle nature.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Hsiao: 2,666
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 11,751
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.9

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
S
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H200
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH AW1
🌐 IPA
/ʃaʊ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('S', 'X')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hsiao in Braille

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

The name Hsiao in braille

How to sign the name Hsiao using Sign Language

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

The name Hsiao in sign language

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