Mau

Mau Meaning & Origin

About Mau
The surname Mau is of Chinese origin and has multiple meanings depending on the specific Chinese character used to write it. One common meaning is "cat" or "feline," which symbolizes agility and independence. Another possible meaning is "hat" or "cap," representing a person's occupation or social status. Additionally, Mau can also mean "ink" or "writing," indicating a connection to literature or calligraphy. The exact meaning of the surname Mau would require knowledge of the specific Chinese character used to write it.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Mau: 3,042
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 10,541
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.03

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
M
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M OW1
🌐 IPA
/moʊ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('M', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Mau in Braille

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

The name Mau in braille

How to sign the name Mau using Sign Language

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

The name Mau in sign language

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