Twu

Twu Meaning & Origin

About Twu
The surname Twu is of Chinese origin and is transliterated from the Mandarin Chinese character "涂" (tú). It is a relatively rare surname and can have multiple meanings depending on the specific Chinese character used. Some possible meanings include "to smear" or "to daub," referring to the act of applying or spreading a substance on a surface. However, it is important to note that the meaning of a surname can vary depending on the region and individual family history.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Twu: 109
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 150,452
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Twu in Braille

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

The name Twu in braille

How to sign the name Twu using Sign Language

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

The name Twu in sign language

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