Shiau

Shiau Meaning & Origin

About Shiau
The surname Shiau is of Chinese origin and is predominantly found in Taiwan and other Chinese-speaking regions. It is derived from the Chinese character "萧" (Xiāo), which means "dried grass" or "withered." The surname Shiau is relatively rare and is often associated with individuals who possess qualities such as resilience, adaptability, and a calm demeanor.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Shiau: 374
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 54,990
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.13

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
X
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH IY0 OW1
🌐 IPA
/shiau*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('X', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shiau in Braille

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

The name Shiau in braille

How to sign the name Shiau using Sign Language

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

The name Shiau in sign language

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