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Gu
The surname Gu has its origins in China, particularly among the Han Chinese population. However, it is important to note that the surname Gu can also be found in Britain, typically associated with individuals of Chinese or East Asian descent. The pronunciation of Gu varies depending on dialects within the Chinese language.
In British records, the surname Gu may be seen among the diaspora community or individuals with ancestral ties to East Asia. Immigration patterns in the late 19th and 20th centuries have seen an increase in the presence of the Gu surname in the United Kingdom.
As with many surnames, the name Gu may have undergone Anglicisation or modifications in spelling over time due to linguistic influences and the challenges of transliteration. Despite its relatively smaller presence compared to more common British surnames, the surname Gu contributes to the diverse tapestry of names found within British society.
There are approximately 447 people named Gu in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around seven in a million people in Britain are named Gu.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Jason
- Jun
- Michael
- Qi
- Sai
- Shaonan
- Wei
- Xiao
- Yan
- Yu
- Yun
Female
- Hui
- Jean
- Jia
- Lucy
- Qing
- Ting
- Xi
- Xin
- Xu
- Yi
- Ying