Zhao

Zhao Meaning & Origin

About Zhao
The surname Zhao is of Chinese origin and is one of the most common surnames in China. It is derived from the ancient Chinese state of Zhao, which existed during the Zhou Dynasty. The name Zhao means "beginning" or "morning" and is associated with qualities such as ambition, leadership, and intelligence. People with the surname Zhao are often seen as determined, resourceful, and capable individuals.

šŸŒ Origin
šŸ“ Surname Length
šŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
šŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Zhao: 22,301
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 1,613
  • Frequency per 100k people: 7.56

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

Pronunciation

šŸ“‡ Metaphone
J
šŸ—½ NYSIIS
ZSA
šŸ”Š Soundex
Z000
šŸŽµ Syllabic Pronunciation
ZH AW1
šŸŒ IPA
/Ź¤aŹŠ/
šŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('J', '')
šŸˆÆ Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zhao in Braille

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

The name Zhao in braille

How to sign the name Zhao using Sign Language

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

The name Zhao in sign language

Numerology