Tsao

Tsao Meaning & Origin

About Tsao
The surname Tsao, also spelled Cao, is of Chinese origin and has multiple meanings. It can refer to a type of grass or herb, specifically the Chinese mugwort plant. Additionally, it can signify a state of being tall or high, symbolizing a person's height or social status. The surname Tsao is relatively common in China and is associated with various historical figures and notable individuals.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Tsao: 2,508
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 12,397
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.85

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TS
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T200
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T S AW1
🌐 IPA
/tsaʊ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Tsao in Braille

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

The name Tsao in braille

How to sign the name Tsao using Sign Language

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

The name Tsao in sign language

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