CHOU
Chou
Chou is a British surname that has roots in China and Taiwan. The name Chou is derived from the Mandarin Chinese surname Zhou, with various romanised spellings. This surname is anglicised as Chou when used in the UK.
The Chou surname has a long history and is believed to have originated during ancient China's Zhou dynasty. Over time, individuals bearing the Chou surname migrated to parts of Asia and eventually to the UK. Today, individuals with the surname Chou can be found in various regions of Britain, contributing to the nation's cultural diversity.
Notable individuals who bear the surname Chou have made significant contributions in various fields such as academia, business, arts, and politics. The Chou surname reflects a blend of Chinese heritage and British identity, symbolising the multicultural nature of modern British society.
There are approximately 261 people named Chou in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Chou.
Region of origin: Asia
Country of origin: China
Language of origin: Chinese
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alfred
- Andrew
- Bertie
- Daud
- Jay
- Kos
- Matthew
- Mohammad
- Peng
- Stanley
- William
Female
- Anna
- Chia
- Christy
- Gia
- Lisa
- Mei
- Mumtaz
- Quratulain
- Sharon
- Sonia
Similar and related surnames
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