Tao

Tao Meaning & Origin

About Tao
The surname Tao is of Chinese origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Chinese character "Tao," which can mean "path," "way," or "doctrine." The surname Tao is often associated with the philosophical concept of Taoism, which emphasizes living in harmony with the natural order of the universe. It is a relatively common surname in China and is also found among Chinese communities around the world.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Tao: 4,286
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 7,747
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.45

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
T
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
TA
πŸ”Š Soundex
T000
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
T AW1
🌐 IPA
/taʊ/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('T', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Tao in Braille

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

The name Tao in braille

How to sign the name Tao using Sign Language

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

The name Tao in sign language

Numerology