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The last name Chiu is of Chinese origin, primarily associated with the Cantonese-speaking regions of southern China, including Guangdong province and Hong Kong. The name is derived from the Chinese characters 邱 or 丘, which can mean "mound" or "hill," reflecting geographical features or possibly denoting a place of origin. Historically, surnames in Chinese culture often indicate lineage or ancestral roots, and those bearing the name Chiu may have originally been linked to specific locales or occupations related to agriculture or land management. Variations of the surname can be found in different Chinese dialects, such as Qiu in Mandarin, and it may also appear in various forms in other cultures, particularly among Chinese diaspora communities worldwide. The pronunciation and spelling can vary significantly, influenced by local languages and transliteration systems, but the core meaning related to land features remains consistent across these variations.