About Ryu
The surname Ryu is of Korean origin and has multiple meanings. It can be derived from the Chinese character "liu," meaning "willow tree," or from the Chinese character "yu," meaning "abundant" or "plentiful." Ryu can also be a variant of the Korean surname Yoo, which means "willow tree" or "gentle." Overall, the surname Ryu is associated with nature and abundance, reflecting the importance of these qualities in Korean culture.
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The surname Ryu is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ryu 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 Ryu is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Ryu in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Ryu using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.