Pulu

Pulu Meaning & Origin

About Pulu
The surname Pulu is of Polynesian origin, specifically from the Samoan language. In Samoan, "pulu" refers to the soft, fluffy fibers found inside the coconut husk. As a surname, Pulu likely originated as a descriptive name for someone who worked with or was associated with coconuts or coconut fiber. It may have been given to individuals who were involved in the production or processing of coconuts, or who lived in areas where coconuts were abundant.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Pulu: 309
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 64,388
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PL
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P UW1 L UW0
🌐 IPA
/pulu*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Pulu in Braille

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

The name Pulu in braille

How to sign the name Pulu using Sign Language

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

The name Pulu in sign language

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