MA
Also recorded as M A
Ma is a British surname that is thought to have multiple origins and meanings. It is a relatively uncommon surname in the United Kingdom, possibly due to its origin as an anglicised form of a foreign name.
One possible origin of the surname Ma is Chinese. In British context, it is likely to be adopted by individuals of Chinese descent. Chinese surnames are typically monosyllabic and may have been anglicised for ease of pronunciation and identification.
Another possible origin of the surname Ma is as a diminutive or variant of other surnames, such as Marlow or Marsh. This could have occurred through linguistic changes or regional dialects over time.
Due to the diverse meanings and origins of the surname Ma, it can be challenging to pinpoint a definitive source. Those bearing the surname Ma are encouraged to research their ancestry to uncover the specific background and history of their family name.
There are approximately 2,132 people named Ma in the UK. That makes it roughly the 3,977th most common surname in Britain. Around 33 in a million people in Britain are named Ma.
Region of origin: Asia
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Anthony
- David
- James
- Jonathan
- Kevin
- Liang
- Man
- Michael
- Siu
- Wai
- Xiao
- Yan
- Yuan
Female
- Angela
- Helen
- Jessica
- Jing
- Jun
- Kam
- Kim
- Lai
- Ling
- Siu
- Susan
- Wing
- Yi
- Ying
- Yuk
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.