Yau

Yau Meaning & Origin

About Yau
The surname Yau is of Chinese origin and has multiple meanings depending on the specific Chinese character used to write it. One common meaning is "friend" or "companion," reflecting the importance of social relationships in Chinese culture. Another possible meaning is "soft" or "tender," which can signify gentleness or flexibility. Additionally, Yau can also refer to a specific place or region in China. As with many surnames, the exact meaning of Yau may vary among different individuals or families.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Yau: 3,033
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 10,565
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.03

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
A
🗽 NYSIIS
YA
🔊 Soundex
Y000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Y OW1
🌐 IPA
/joʊ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('A', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Y000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Yau in Braille

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

The name Yau in braille

How to sign the name Yau using Sign Language

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

The name Yau in sign language

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