Shui

Shui Meaning & Origin

About Shui
The surname Shui is of Chinese origin and is derived from the Mandarin word "shuǐ," which means "water." It is a relatively common surname in China and is associated with qualities such as adaptability, flexibility, and fluidity. The name may have originated from individuals living near bodies of water or those who had a close connection to water-related professions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Shui: 244
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 78,316
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
X
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH UW1 IY0
🌐 IPA
/ʃui/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('X', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shui in Braille

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

The name Shui in braille

How to sign the name Shui using Sign Language

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

The name Shui in sign language

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