Kua

Kua Meaning & Origin

About Kua
The surname Kua is of Chinese origin and is derived from the Mandarin word "kua," which means "to cross" or "to pass through." It is a relatively uncommon surname and is found among the Chinese diaspora. The name may have originated from a geographic or occupational association, referring to someone who lived near a crossing or bridge, or someone who worked as a ferryman or bridge builder.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kua: 190
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 95,955
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
K
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K UW1 AH0
🌐 IPA
/kua*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('K', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kua in Braille

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

The name Kua in braille

How to sign the name Kua using Sign Language

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

The name Kua in sign language

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