Lou (surname 楼)
| Pronunciation | Lóu (Mandarin) |
|---|---|
| Language(s) | Chinese |
| Origin | |
| Language(s) | Old Chinese |
Lóu is the pinyin romanization of the Chinese surname written 楼 in simplified character and 樓 in traditional character. It is the 269th most common surname in China, shared by approximately 220,000 people. Lou 楼 is not listed in the Song dynasty classic text Hundred Family Surnames.