Jau

Jau Meaning & Origin

About Jau
The surname Jau is of Chinese origin and is derived from the Cantonese pronunciation of the character 乔 (Qiáo). It is a relatively common surname in China and is also found among Chinese communities around the world. The meaning of the surname Jau can vary depending on the specific character used, but it is often associated with the idea of being tall, lofty, or outstanding.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Jau: 127
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 133048
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Jau in Braille

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

The name Jau in braille

How to sign the name Jau using Sign Language

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

The name Jau in sign language

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