Summary

The surname Vu is of Vietnamese origin and is one of the most common surnames in Vietnam. It is derived from the word 'vũ,' which means 'fog' or 'mist.' The surname has a rich history and is often associated with the Hmong ethnic group.
There are
36179
Vus in the USA
Vu is the
962nd
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Vu

VanVu

Van Vu is a mathematician known for his work on random matrix theory and theoretical computer science.

DonHoang

Don Hoang Vu is a Vietnamese-American entrepreneur and founder of the startup company OhmniLabs.

BaoVu

Bao Vu is a Vietnamese-American film director known for his work on movies like 'Kung Fu Beauty' and 'Copperhead'.

ThuyVu

Thuy Vu is a Vietnamese-American journalist and news anchor, known for her work on the PBS NewsHour and KPIX-TV.

TrucVu

Truc Vu is a Vietnamese-American computer scientist and co-founder of the community-based Q&A website, Zhihu.

LanVu

Lan Vu is a Vietnamese-American entrepreneur and founder of the fashion brand Beautifully Borrowed.

AnhVu

Anh Vu is a Vietnamese-American artist known for her colorful and abstract paintings inspired by her cultural heritage.

LoanVu

Loan Vu is a Vietnamese-American chef and owner of the popular restaurant Pho King Awesome in Seattle.

ThanhVu

Thanh Vu is a Vietnamese-American musician and singer-songwriter known for his fusion of traditional Vietnamese music with contemporary styles.

KieuVu

Kieu Vu is a Vietnamese-American actress known for her roles in films like 'Three Seasons' and 'How to Fight in Six Inch Heels'.

Vu Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Vu' is of Vietnamese origin and is a common surname in Vietnam. It is derived from a word meaning 'to see' or 'to look'.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Vu' is most prevalent in Vietnam and among the Vietnamese diaspora in countries such as the United States, Canada, France, and Australia.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Vu' include 'Vuong', 'Vo', and 'Vuong'.
Migration and ImmigrationMany individuals with the surname 'Vu' have migrated from Vietnam to other countries, particularly as a result of the Vietnam War and its aftermath.