Zu

Zu Meaning & Origin

About Zu
The surname Zu is of Chinese origin and has multiple meanings depending on the specific characters used to write it. One common meaning is "ancestor" or "forefather," suggesting a connection to one's lineage or family heritage. It can also signify "left" or "north," indicating a geographical or directional association. As with many Chinese surnames, the meaning of Zu can vary based on the specific dialect or region, as well as the individual family's history and interpretation.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Zu: 276
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 70,833
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zu in Braille

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

The name Zu in braille

How to sign the name Zu using Sign Language

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

The name Zu in sign language

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