About Kwa
The surname Kwa is of Chinese origin and is derived from the Mandarin word "kua," which means "to cross" or "to pass through." It is a relatively common surname among the Chinese diaspora. The name may have originated from a geographic or occupational association, indicating someone who lived near or worked at a crossing point, such as a bridge or a ferry. Additionally, it could also be a variant of the surname Guo, which means "country" or "state."
The surname Kwa is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kwa 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 Kwa is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Kwa in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Kwa using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.