Tu
Tu Meaning & Origin
About Tu
The surname Tu has multiple origins and meanings depending on the cultural context. In Chinese, it is a relatively common surname that can be traced back to ancient times. It is derived from the character "屠" which means "butcher" or "slaughter." In Vietnamese, the surname Tu is also common and has a different origin. It is derived from the Sino-Vietnamese character "徐" which means "slow" or "gentle." The meaning of the surname Tu can vary depending on the cultural background and language it is associated with.
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Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Tu is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Tu: 9,230
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 3,835
- Frequency per 100k people: 3.13
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Tu 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 Tu is not currently available.
Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Tu in Braille
Here's how to represent Tu in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Tu using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Tu using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
