Cognomen เหมี่ยว (Miao 
, Miew 
, เหมี่ยว) , globally, is a widespread family name. The last name เหมี่ยว is habitual in British Virgin Islands, where it is quite a common surname, Bermuda, and Cayman Islands (explore the name in all countries). In absolute terms, it is commonest in China, Malaysia, and Philippines. Very seldom, เหมี่ยว is the forename as well as the last name.
| VARIANT | COUNTRY |
|---|---|
| Miao | Malaysia, China, Indonesia, Philippines, United States |
| Miew | Malaysia, China, Indonesia, United States, Singapore |
| Meephao | Thailand |
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