Tiu

Tiu Meaning & Origin

About Tiu
The surname Tiu is of Chinese origin and is derived from the Mandarin word "diū," meaning "to lose" or "to fail." It is a relatively common surname among Chinese communities and is often associated with individuals who have experienced setbacks or failures in their lives. However, it is important to note that surnames can have multiple origins and meanings, and individual family histories may vary.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Tiu: 1,148
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 22,421
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.39

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
T
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T Y UW1
🌐 IPA
/tiu*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('T', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Tiu in Braille

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

The name Tiu in braille

How to sign the name Tiu using Sign Language

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

The name Tiu in sign language

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