Zou

Zou Meaning & Origin

About Zou
The surname Zou is of Chinese origin and is derived from the ancient state of Zou, which existed during the Zhou Dynasty in China. The name Zou is associated with qualities such as bravery, courage, and strength. It is a relatively rare surname and is often found among the Hakka people in southern China.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Zou: 4,493
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 7,408
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.52

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
S
🗽 NYSIIS
ZSA
🔊 Soundex
Z000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z UW1
🌐 IPA
/zou*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('S', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zou in Braille

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

The name Zou in braille

How to sign the name Zou using Sign Language

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

The name Zou in sign language

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