LIAN
Lian
The surname Lian is of Chinese origin and is not commonly found in British records. It originates from China where it is written as "連" or "廉" and is pronounced as Lián in Mandarin. The character "連" typically means "to link" or "to join", and may have been used as a surname to indicate a family's connection or lineage.
It is possible that individuals with the surname Lian have immigrated to the United Kingdom, bringing their name with them. However, due to the relatively small presence of this surname in British historical records, it is likely not a widely spread family name in the UK.
As with many surnames of non-British origin, the meaning and history of the surname Lian may vary depending on the ancestral lineage of the individual or family bearing the name. Further research into specific family histories or genealogical records may provide more insight into the origins and significance of the Lian surname within the British context.
There are approximately 188 people named Lian in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Lian.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Aram
- Chung-te
- Daniel
- David
- Dingfeng
- Edwin
- Karl
- Kelvin
- Marcus
- Michael
- Richard
- Rob
- Walter
- Yan
- Yong
Female
- Kristina
- Lai
- Laura
- Lay
- Lee
- Lucy
- Mei
- Parisa
- Patricia
- Siew
- Xi
- Xiaoxue
- Yee
- Ying
- Ziping
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.