About Lyu
The surname Lyu is of Chinese origin and is derived from the Chinese character "吕" (Lǚ). It is a relatively common surname in China and is ranked among the top 100 surnames in terms of population. The character "吕" originally referred to a type of musical instrument, but over time, it became associated with the surname. People with the surname Lyu are found throughout China and may have different ancestral origins and regional variations in pronunciation.
The surname Lyu is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Lyu 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 Lyu is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Lyu in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Lyu using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.