About Shiao
The surname Shiao is of Chinese origin and is derived from the Mandarin word "xiǎo," which means "small" or "little." It is a relatively uncommon surname and is found among the Chinese diaspora. The name may have originated as a nickname for someone who was small in stature or as a reference to a younger member of a family.
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The surname Shiao is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shiao 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 Shiao is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Shiao in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Shiao using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.