LIU
Liu
The surname Liu is of Chinese origin and predominantly found in China, Taiwan, and other East Asian regions. Despite its provenance, there are instances of individuals of Chinese descent bearing the surname Liu residing in the United Kingdom and other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora.
In the Chinese language, Liu is written as 劉 in traditional Chinese characters and 刘 in simplified Chinese characters. The surname Liu is one of the most common Chinese surnames, ranking among the top ten in China. Additionally, there are various historical and legendary figures with the surname Liu, adding to the significance and prominence of the name in Chinese culture.
In regions where individuals with the surname Liu have settled, they have contributed to diverse fields, including academia, business, arts, and politics. The surname Liu carries a rich history and heritage and is a reminder of the enduring connections between different cultures and nations.
There are approximately 8,245 people named Liu in the UK. That makes it roughly the 1,148th most common surname in Britain. Around 127 in a million people in Britain are named Liu.
Region of origin: Asia
Country of origin: China
Language of origin: Chinese
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Chi
- David
- Michael
- Simon
- Wai
- Wei
- Xiao
- Yan
- Yang
- Yong
- Yu
Female
- Fang
- Kam
- Kim
- Lai
- Li
- Linda
- Mei
- Qi
- Wing
- Xiao
- Yang
- Ying
- Yuk