Koo

Koo Meaning & Origin

About Koo
The surname Koo is of Korean origin and is derived from the Chinese character "Gu," which means "valley" or "creek." It is a relatively common surname in Korea and is often associated with individuals who have a humble and down-to-earth nature. The name Koo can also be found in other cultures, such as the Netherlands, where it is a variant of the surname "Koe," meaning "cow."

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📏 Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Koo: 4,923
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 6843
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.67

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

Pronunciation

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Koo in Braille

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

The name Koo in braille

How to sign the name Koo using Sign Language

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

The name Koo in sign language

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