CAO
Cao
Cao is a British surname of Chinese origin. It is derived from the Mandarin Chinese surname Cáo (曹), which means "tall" or "lofty". The surname Cao is rare in Britain, reflecting the relatively small Chinese diaspora in the country.
Individuals with the surname Cao may have ancestral roots in China, particularly in the regions where the Cáo surname is prevalent. The migration of people from China to Britain has contributed to the spread of the Cao surname in the country.
As with many surnames, the name Cao may have undergone various spelling adaptations and pronunciations over time. Despite its Chinese origin, the surname Cao is part of the multicultural tapestry of British surnames, illustrating the diverse origins of the population in the United Kingdom.
Though relatively uncommon in Britain, the surname Cao represents a connection to Chinese heritage and serves as a reminder of the cultural diversity present within British society.
There are approximately 710 people named Cao in the UK. That makes it roughly the 9,599th most common surname in Britain. Around 11 in a million people in Britain are named Cao.
Region of origin: Asia
Country of origin: Vietnam
Language of origin: Vietnamese
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Chong
- Daniel
- Dong
- Hao
- Jian
- Minh
- Philip
- Wen
- Xiao
- Yan
- Yu
- Zhi
Female
- Jennifer
- Jia
- Jing
- Li
- Linda
- Qin
- Thi
- Xin
- Yi
- Ying