Lieu

Lieu Meaning & Origin

About Lieu
The surname Lieu is of Chinese origin and is derived from the Mandarin word "liú" (刘). It is one of the most common surnames in China and is also found among overseas Chinese communities. The name has multiple meanings, including "willow," "flowing," or "to kill." The specific meaning may vary depending on the region or dialect.

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📏 Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Lieu: 3,612
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 9,045
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.22

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
L
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L UW1
🌐 IPA
/lu/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('L', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lieu in Braille

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

The name Lieu in braille

How to sign the name Lieu using Sign Language

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

The name Lieu in sign language

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