Miu

Miu Meaning & Origin

About Miu
The surname Miu is of Chinese origin and is derived from the Mandarin word "miu," which means "temple" or "shrine." It is a relatively uncommon surname and is often associated with individuals who have ancestral ties to temples or religious institutions. The name Miu may also have variations in different Chinese dialects or regions.

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📏 Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Miu: 493
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 43,732
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.17

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
M
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M IY1 UW0
🌐 IPA
/miu*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('M', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Miu in Braille

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

The name Miu in braille

How to sign the name Miu using Sign Language

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

The name Miu in sign language

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