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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The surname Jao is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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.
Here's how to represent Jao in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.