Mou

Mou Meaning & Origin

About Mou
The surname Mou is of Chinese origin and is derived from the Mandarin word "móu" (牟). It is a relatively common surname in China and has multiple meanings depending on the specific character used to write it. Some possible meanings include "to seek," "to strive," "to desire," or "to aim for." The exact meaning of the surname Mou can 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 Mou is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Mou: 673
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 33810
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.23

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
M
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M UW1
🌐 IPA
/mou*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('M', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Mou in Braille

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

The name Mou in braille

How to sign the name Mou using Sign Language

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

The name Mou in sign language

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