Thou
Thou Meaning & Origin
About Thou
The surname Thou is of Chinese origin and is derived from the Mandarin word "tou," which means "head" or "chief." It is a relatively rare surname and is often found among the Hakka people of China. The name may have originally been a title or occupational name referring to someone who held a position of authority or leadership.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Thou is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Thou: 233
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 81181
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.08
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Thou 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 Thou is not currently available.
Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Thou in Braille
Here's how to represent Thou in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Thou using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Thou using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
