Liou

Liou Meaning & Origin

About Liou
The surname Liou is of Chinese origin and is derived from the Chinese character "刘" (Liú). It is a common surname in China and is ranked among the top ten most popular surnames in the country. The Liou surname has multiple origins and can be traced back to different regions in China. It is associated with various meanings, including "kill," "destroy," or "willow." The specific meaning of the Liou surname may vary depending on the region and family lineage.

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📏 Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Liou: 1,162
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 22,201
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.39

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
L
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L IY0 UW1
🌐 IPA
/liu/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('L', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Liou in Braille

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

The name Liou in braille

How to sign the name Liou using Sign Language

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

The name Liou in sign language

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