Jao

Jao Meaning & Origin

About Jao
The surname Jao is of Chinese origin and is derived from the Mandarin word "jiāo" (焦), meaning "burnt" or "charred." It is a relatively common surname in China and is associated with various historical figures and families. The name may have originated from a person's occupation or physical appearance, referring to someone who worked with fire or had a burnt complexion. However, like many surnames, the exact meaning and origin can vary depending on the specific region and family history.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Jao: 631
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 35,622
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.21

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
J
🗽 NYSIIS
JA
🔊 Soundex
J000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Y AW1
🌐 IPA
/jao*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('J', 'A')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
J000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Jao in Braille

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

The name Jao in braille

How to sign the name Jao using Sign Language

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

The name Jao in sign language

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