Shau

Shau Meaning & Origin

About Shau
The surname Shau is of Chinese origin and is derived from the Cantonese pronunciation of the character "邵" (Shao). It is a relatively common surname in China and is associated with several different meanings. One interpretation is that it refers to a place name, possibly indicating a person's ancestral origin. Another interpretation suggests that it may have originated from a personal name, indicating characteristics such as being gentle, kind, or virtuous. The exact meaning of the surname Shau can vary depending on the specific region and family history.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Shau: 154
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 113,791
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
X
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH OW1
🌐 IPA
/shau*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('X', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shau in Braille

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

The name Shau in braille

How to sign the name Shau using Sign Language

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

The name Shau in sign language

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