Kow

Kow Meaning & Origin

About Kow
The surname Kow is of Chinese origin and is derived from the Cantonese word "Kau" or "Gou," which means "dog." It is a relatively common surname among Chinese communities, and it is believed to have originated from a variety of sources, including the association with the dog as a symbol of loyalty and protection. The surname Kow may also have been adopted by individuals who worked with or had a connection to dogs, such as dog breeders or hunters.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kow: 212
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 87,663
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
K
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AW1
🌐 IPA
/kow*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('K', 'KF')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kow in Braille

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

The name Kow in braille

How to sign the name Kow using Sign Language

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

The name Kow in sign language

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