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Ha
Ha is a British surname of Chinese origin. It is a common surname among people of Chinese descent living in the United Kingdom. The surname "Ha" can have several meanings and origins, but it is most commonly associated with the Cantonese pronunciation of the Chinese character "何" which means "what" or "how".
The Ha surname is often transliterated as "He" in mainland China and "Ho" in Hong Kong. It is believed that many Chinese families adopted the surname Ha due to its auspicious meaning and unique sound.
The Ha surname has a long history and is associated with various Chinese clans and lineages. In the United Kingdom, individuals with the surname Ha have made significant contributions to various fields such as business, academia, medicine, and the arts.
As with many surnames, the meaning and significance of the Ha surname may vary depending on regional dialects and family histories. The surname Ha continues to be passed down through generations, preserving the heritage and legacy of Chinese families living in Britain.
There are approximately 759 people named Ha in the UK. That makes it roughly the 9,127th most common surname in Britain. Around 12 in a million people in Britain are named Ha.
Region of origin: Asia
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alexander
- Chan
- Chi
- David
- Duc
- Michael
- Minh
- Nguyen
- Qua
- Van
- Vinh
- William
- Xuan
Female
- Anh
- Anna
- Helen
- Jennifer
- Kim
- Le
- Leigh
- Melissa
- Ngoc
- Pho
- Thi
- Thu
- Yen
- Yun
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.