About Igou
The surname Igou is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "igu," meaning "yew tree." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near or worked with yew trees. The yew tree was highly valued in medieval times for its durable wood, which was used for making longbows. Therefore, the surname Igou likely originated as an occupational name for someone involved in the production or trade of yew wood.
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The surname Igou is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Igou 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 Igou is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Igou in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Igou using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.