Ou (區 or 歐) is an English transliteration of the Chinese surname, 區 or 歐 (Pinyin: ōu). It is also transliterated as Au, based on its Cantonese pronunciation. Ou is a fairly common surname in Hong Kong. Many Ou's have their ancestral roots in the Zhongshan, Shunde and Panyu areas in Guangdong. Ou (區 or 歐) and Ouyang (歐陽) share a common ancestor, from the ruling family of the State of Yue during the Spring and Autumn Period.
Notable people
- Ou Yezi (歐冶子) - Spring and Autumn Period. Legendary master of sword-making from the State of Yue.
- Ou Xing (區星) - Han Dynasty. Bandit and rebel leader during the reign of Emperor Ling.
- Ou Shizi (區適子 1234 – 1324) - Song Dynasty. Attributed author of the Three Character Classic (三字經).
- Ou Daren (歐大任 1516 – 1596) - Ming Dynasty. One of The Latter Five Poets of the Southern Garden (南園后五子).
- Ou Jiaju (區家駒, stage name 千里駒 1886 - 1936). Famous Cantonese opera performer, renowned as King of Fa Dan (花旦王) and Mei Lanfang of Guangdong (廣東梅蘭芳).
- Ou Zhen (歐震 1899 - 1969). General in the KMT army, active in the Second Sino-Japanese War.
- Tony Au Ting-Ping (區丁平). Hong Kong film director and art director.
- Albert Au Shui Keung (區瑞強 1955 - ). Hong Kong DJ and folk singer, popular in the '80s.
- Ao Man Long (歐文龍 1956 - ). First Secretary for Transport and Public Works of Macau, arrested for alleged involvement in taking serious bribe and irregular financial activity. His official duites were removed.
- Michael Au Ding Yuk (區丁玉). Hong Kong music producer, often in collaboration with Jacky Cheung.
- Au Wai Lun (歐偉倫 1971 - ). Retired Hong Kong professional football player, two times Hong Kong Footballer Awards winner.
- Tash Aw Ta-Shii (歐大旭 1973 - ). Malaysian writer living in England, author of critically acclaimed novel The Harmony Silk Factory.
- Susie Au Suet Yee (區雪兒). Award winning Hong Kong music video director, directed many stylish Faye Wong MTV's.
- Au Kin Yee (歐健兒). Award winning Hong Kong scriptwriter.
- Cindy Au Sin Yee (歐倩怡 1979 - ). Hong Kong TV actress.
- Jeanette Aw Ee-Ping (歐萱, born 歐燕苹 1979 - ). Singaporean TV actress.
- Angela Au Man Sze (區文詩 1983 - ). Hong Kong DJ, former member of group Cookies.
