Shou

Shou Meaning & Origin

About Shou
The surname Shou is of Chinese origin and has multiple meanings. It can be derived from the Chinese character "寿" (shòu), which means "longevity" or "long life." This surname is often associated with the wish for a long and prosperous life. Additionally, Shou can also be a variant of the surname "受" (shòu), which means "to receive" or "to accept." The exact meaning of the surname Shou may vary depending on the specific Chinese character used and the family's ancestral background.

🌍 Origin
📏 Surname Length
💬 Number of Syllables
🔠 Starting Letter
Discover Your Ancestry with 23andMe Logo

Discover Your Ancestry with 23andMe

Explore your ancestry and health insights with exclusive savings.

Save 15%-60% this holiday season

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Shou: 276
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 70,833
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
X
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH UW1
🌐 IPA
/shou*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('X', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shou in Braille

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

The name Shou in braille

How to sign the name Shou using Sign Language

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

The name Shou in sign language

Numerology