About Yiu
The surname Yiu is of Chinese origin and is derived from the Cantonese romanization of the Chinese character 姚 (Yáo). It is a relatively common surname in China and is also found among Chinese communities around the world. The character 姚 has multiple meanings, including "handsome," "elegant," or "graceful." Therefore, the surname Yiu is often associated with these positive qualities.
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The surname Yiu is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Yiu 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 Yiu is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Yiu in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Yiu using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.