Eunice Wu

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Eunice Wu — English
84K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Eunice Wu is a name that combines English origins. The first name Eunice is a feminine given name of English origin. Given name Eunice (Bosporan queen), wife of Bosporan Roman Client King Tiberius Julius Cotys I Eunice, born Heo Soo-yeon, member of Kpop girl group DIA Eunice Alberts (1927–2012), American opera singer Eunice Eloisae Gibbs Allyn (1847–1916), American correspondent, author, poet Eunice Cho (born 1991), American actress and scientist Eunice Crowther (1916–1986), British singer, dancer, and choreographer Eunice Hale Waite Cobb (1803–1880), American writer, public speaker, activist Eunice Caldwell Cowles (1811–1903), American educator Eunice Davis (1800–1901), American abolitionist Eunice Eichler . The surname Wu: Wú is the pinyin transliteration of the Chinese surname 吳 (Simplified Chinese 吴), which is a common surname (family name) in Mainland China. Wú (吳) is the sixth name listed in the Song dynasty classic Hundred Family Surnames. In 2019 Wu was the ninth most common surname in Mainland China. A 2013 study found that it was the eighth most common surname, shared by 26,800,000 people or 2.000% of the population, with the province having the most being Guangdong. Eunice is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 84K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Eunice reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Eunice

English

Given name Eunice (Bosporan queen), wife of Bosporan Roman Client King Tiberius Julius Cotys I Eunice, born Heo Soo-yeon, member of Kpop girl group DIA Eunice Alberts (1927–2012), American opera singer Eunice Eloisae Gibbs Allyn (1847–1916), American correspondent, author, poet Eunice Cho (born 1991), American actress and scientist Eunice Crowther (1916–1986), British singer, dancer, and choreographer Eunice Hale Waite Cobb (1803–1880), American writer, public speaker, activist Eunice Caldwell Cowles (1811–1903), American educator Eunice Davis (1800–1901), American abolitionist Eunice Eichler .

Surname: Wu

Vietnamese

Wú is the pinyin transliteration of the Chinese surname 吳 (Simplified Chinese 吴), which is a common surname (family name) in Mainland China. Wú (吳) is the sixth name listed in the Song dynasty classic Hundred Family Surnames. In 2019 Wu was the ninth most common surname in Mainland China. A 2013 study found that it was the eighth most common surname, shared by 26,800,000 people or 2.000% of the population, with the province having the most being Guangdong.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Eunice is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 13%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Eunice by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Eunice Wu

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Eunice Wu:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

7
Soul Urge Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

4
Personality Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Eunice?
The first name Eunice originates from English. Given name Eunice (Bosporan queen), wife of Bosporan Roman Client King Tiberius Julius Cotys I Eunice, born Heo Soo-yeon, member of Kpop girl group DIA Eunice Alberts (1927–2012), American opera singer Eunice Eloisae Gibbs Allyn (1847–1916), American correspondent, author, poet Eunice Cho (born 1991), American actress and scientist Eunice Crowther (1916–1986), British singer, dancer, and choreographer Eunice Hale Waite Cobb (1803–1880), American writer, public speaker, activist Eunice Caldwell Cowles (1811–1903), American educator Eunice Davis (1800–1901), American abolitionist Eunice Eichler .
When was Eunice most popular?
The name Eunice reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Wu?
The surname Wu originates from Vietnamese. Wú is the pinyin transliteration of the Chinese surname 吳 (Simplified Chinese 吴), which is a common surname (family name) in Mainland China. Wú (吳) is the sixth name listed in the Song dynasty classic Hundred Family Surnames. In 2019 Wu was the ninth most common surname in Mainland China. A 2013 study found that it was the eighth most common surname, shared by 26,800,000 people or 2.000% of the population, with the province having the most being Guangdong.
What are the origins of the name Eunice Wu?
The name Eunice Wu combines two different traditions: the first name Eunice has English roots, while the surname Wu originates from Vietnamese.
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