Luo
The origin of the surname Luo
Luo is the character 羅, a fine silk gauze; also “a net.”
How Chinese surnames work
Chinese surnames — the “family name” — come first, before the given name, and a relatively small set of names is shared by enormous numbers of people (Wang, Li and Zhang are among the most common surnames on earth). Each is written with a single Chinese character carrying its own meaning, and many trace back thousands of years to ancient clans, states, noble titles or places. The character is the surname, so its meaning is fixed by the specific hanzi.
Variants & spellings
- Lo
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Luo mean?
The surname Luo means Silk gauze (羅). Luo is the character 羅, a fine silk gauze; also “a net.”
Where does the surname Luo come from?
Luo is a surname of Chinese origin.
What kind of surname is Luo?
Luo is a clan name surname.
How common is the surname Luo in the United States?
Luo ranks #6,291 among U.S. surnames (2010 U.S. Census), recorded for about 4,990 people.