CHIM
Chim
Chim is a British surname that has roots in East Asia, particularly in China and Southeast Asian countries. The surname may have been adopted by British residents who have familial connections to these regions or by individuals of Chinese or Southeast Asian descent immigrating to the United Kingdom.
The surname Chim may have variations in spelling due to different transliterations and dialectal influences. In Chinese characters, the surname 'Chim' is written as 詹, 瞻, 沈, or 金. Each character carries its own distinct meaning and pronunciation.
Individuals bearing the surname Chim have contributed to diverse fields in British society, such as business, academia, arts, and sports. Notable figures with the surname Chim have made significant achievements and left a lasting impact on the British community.
The presence of the Chim surname in Britain reflects the country's rich multicultural heritage and the contributions of various ethnic communities to its cultural tapestry. As a surname that transcends geographical boundaries, Chim exemplifies the interconnectedness of different cultures within British society.
There are approximately 184 people named Chim in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Chim.
Region of origin: Asia
Country of origin: China
Language of origin: Chinese
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Chi
- David
- James
- Khy
- Kwok
- Pak
- Raymond
- Shek
- Stanley
- Vincent
- Wai
- Weng
Female
- Beverley
- Denny
- Julia
- Louise
- Mary
- Mei
- Miu
- Sun
- Waichong
- Ya
- Yee
- Ying
- Yuen
- Yuk
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.