Bui

Origin of the Name
Bui is a surname of British origin. It is derived from the Old Norse personal name 'BĂși', which means "dweller". The name first appeared in the Danelaw region of England during the Viking Age, and over time, it evolved into the modern surname 'Bui'.

Distribution
The surname Bui is relatively rare in the United Kingdom, with the highest concentrations found in areas historically influenced by Viking settlement, such as Yorkshire, East Anglia, and the North East of England.

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Coat of Arms
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Genealogy
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Modern-Day
In contemporary times, individuals with the surname Bui can be found across the United Kingdom, carrying on the legacy of their ancestors. The name may also be present in other parts of the world due to migration and globalization.

There are approximately 610 people named Bui in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around nine in a million people in Britain are named Bui.

Region of origin: Asia

Country of origin: Vietnam

Language of origin: Vietnamese

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Camron
  • Damon
  • Hieu
  • Hung
  • Huy
  • Minh
  • Quang
  • Thanh
  • Tien
  • Trung
  • Tuan
  • Van
  • Viet

Female

  • Anh
  • Bich
  • Emma
  • Ha
  • Hoa
  • Huyen
  • Kim
  • Lara
  • Ngoc
  • Phuong
  • Thi
  • Thuy
  • Trang
  • Xuan

Similar and related surnames

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