Toh

Toh Meaning & Origin

About Toh
The surname Toh is of Chinese origin and is derived from the Chinese character "杜" (Dù). It is a relatively common surname in China, Singapore, and Malaysia. The character "杜" has multiple meanings, including "stop," "prevent," or "restrict." As a surname, Toh can have different origins and meanings depending on the specific Chinese dialect or region. It is important to note that surnames can have various interpretations and may differ based on individual family histories and cultural contexts.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Toh: 445
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 47,614
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
T
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T OW1
🌐 IPA
/toh*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('T', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Toh in Braille

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

The name Toh in braille

How to sign the name Toh using Sign Language

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

The name Toh in sign language

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