Kuo

Kuo Meaning & Origin

About Kuo
The surname Kuo is of Chinese origin and is derived from the Mandarin word "guó," which means "country" or "nation." It is a common surname in China and is often associated with individuals who have a strong sense of patriotism and loyalty to their country. The name can also be transliterated as Guo or Kwok in different regions.

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📏 Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kuo: 7,426
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 4,767
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.52

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
K
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K UW1 OW0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkuoʊ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('K', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kuo in Braille

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

The name Kuo in braille

How to sign the name Kuo using Sign Language

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

The name Kuo in sign language

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