Niu

Niu Meaning & Origin

About Niu
The surname Niu is of Chinese origin and is derived from the Mandarin word "niΓΊ," which means "ox" or "cow." It is a relatively common surname in China and is often associated with qualities such as strength, hard work, and perseverance. The name Niu may have been given to individuals who had a connection to cattle or were involved in farming or animal husbandry.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Niu: 1,372
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 19,646
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.47

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
N
πŸ”Š Soundex
N000
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
N IY1 UW0
🌐 IPA
/niu*/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('N', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Niu in Braille

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

The name Niu in braille

How to sign the name Niu using Sign Language

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

The name Niu in sign language

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