Siew

Siew Meaning & Origin

About Siew
The surname Siew is of Chinese origin and is commonly found among the Chinese diaspora. It is derived from the Chinese character "萧" (Xiāo), which has multiple meanings including "dried grass," "melancholy," or "quiet." The surname Siew may have originated from a place name or a personal name associated with one of these meanings. It is important to note that Chinese surnames often have multiple origins and meanings, and the specific meaning of the surname Siew may vary depending on the region or family lineage.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Siew: 325
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 61,745
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
S
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S UW1
🌐 IPA
/su/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('S', 'SF')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Siew in Braille

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

The name Siew in braille

How to sign the name Siew using Sign Language

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

The name Siew in sign language

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