Khu

Khu Meaning & Origin

About Khu
The surname Khu is of Chinese origin and is derived from the Mandarin word "hΓΊ," which means "lake" or "pond." It is a relatively uncommon surname and is found among Chinese communities. The name may have originated from a geographic feature or a place near a lake or pond, or it could have been adopted by individuals who lived or worked in such areas.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Khu: 196
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 93,513
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
K
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CA
πŸ”Š Soundex
K000
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K UW1
🌐 IPA
/khu*/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('K', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Khu in Braille

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

The name Khu in braille

How to sign the name Khu using Sign Language

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

The name Khu in sign language

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