About Shiu
The surname Shiu is of Chinese origin and is derived from the Cantonese romanization of the Chinese character "邵" (Shào). It is a relatively common surname in southern China and Hong Kong. The character "邵" has multiple meanings, including "high" or "lofty," suggesting that the surname Shiu may have originated from a person or family associated with high status or noble ancestry. However, it is important to note that surnames can have various origins and meanings, and individual family histories may differ.
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The surname Shiu is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shiu 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 Shiu is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Shiu in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Shiu using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.