Kou

Kou Meaning & Origin

About Kou
The surname Kou is of Chinese origin and has multiple meanings depending on the specific character used to write it. One common meaning is "to dig" or "to excavate," which may suggest an ancestral connection to mining or digging professions. Another possible meaning is "to control" or "to govern," indicating a potential association with leadership or authority. The exact meaning of the surname Kou can vary based on the specific Chinese character used and the historical context of its origin.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kou: 875
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 27,534
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.3

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

Pronunciation

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kou in Braille

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

The name Kou in braille

How to sign the name Kou using Sign Language

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

The name Kou in sign language

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