Siow

Siow Meaning & Origin

About Siow
The surname Siow is of Chinese origin and is predominantly found among the Hokkien-speaking Chinese community. It is derived from the Chinese character "邵" (Shào), which means "high" or "lofty." The Siow surname is often associated with individuals who are ambitious, determined, and strive for excellence in their endeavors.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Siow: 220
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 85,049
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
S
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S IY1 OW0
🌐 IPA
/siow*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('S', 'SF')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Siow in Braille

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

The name Siow in braille

How to sign the name Siow using Sign Language

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

The name Siow in sign language

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