FONG

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Fong

Fong is a surname with Cantonese roots, commonly found among the British Chinese community. The name is believed to have originated from the Cantonese surname 'Fang'. The Chinese character for Fong (方) means 'square' or 'region', and has different pronunciation across regions in China and among Chinese diaspora.

In the United Kingdom, the surname Fong is often associated with individuals of Chinese descent who have settled in the country. Over the years, many British Fong families have made significant contributions to various fields including business, academia, arts, and culture.

The presence of the surname Fong in Britain is a testament to the long history of Chinese immigration and the integration of the British Chinese community into the multicultural fabric of the country. The diversity and cultural richness brought by families with the surname Fong have enriched the social landscape of modern Britain.

There are approximately 1,320 people named Fong in the UK. That makes it roughly the 5,928th most common surname in Britain. Around 20 in a million people in Britain are named Fong.

Region of origin: Asia

Country of origin: China

Language of origin: Chinese

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

Andrew
Anthony
Chi
David
Ka
Kenneth
Kwok
Michael
Simon
Wai
William

Female

Angela
Kam
Kim
Lai
Mei
Michelle
Nicola
Rebecca
Siu
Susan
Veronica
Yuen
Yuk

Similar and related surnames

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