Koivu

Koivu Meaning & Origin

About Koivu
The surname Koivu is of Finnish origin and is derived from the Finnish word "koivu," which means "birch tree." It is a common surname in Finland and is often associated with individuals whose ancestors lived near or worked with birch trees. The name may also have symbolic meanings related to the birch tree, such as strength, resilience, or purity.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Koivu: 206
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 89,753
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Koivu based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KF
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K OW0 IY1 V UW0
🌐 IPA
/koivu*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Koivu in Braille

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

The name Koivu in braille

How to sign the name Koivu using Sign Language

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

The name Koivu in sign language

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