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
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Vus in the USAVu is the
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most common last name in the USAHistorical 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'.