Khou

Khou Meaning & Origin

About Khou
The surname Khou is of Chinese origin and is derived from the Cantonese romanization of the Chinese character "侯" (Hóu). It is a relatively common surname in China and is also found among Chinese communities around the world. The character "侯" has multiple meanings, including "marquis" or "nobleman," suggesting that the surname Khou may have originally been associated with individuals of high social status or noble lineage. However, it is important to note that surnames can have various origins and meanings, and individual family histories may provide more specific insights into the meaning of the surname Khou for particular individuals or lineages.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Khou: 242
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 78,821
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
K
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K UW1
🌐 IPA
/khou*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('K', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Khou in Braille

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

The name Khou in braille

How to sign the name Khou using Sign Language

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

The name Khou in sign language

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