MAI
Mai
Mai is a British surname of Asian origin, particularly prevalent in countries such as China, Vietnam, and Japan. The name may have been introduced to Britain through migration, intercultural marriages, or other historical connections with Asia.
The etymology and varied meanings of the surname "Mai" often depend on the specific country of origin. In some Asian cultures, "Mai" can be associated with concepts such as beauty, brightness, plum blossoms, or the month of May.
Like many surnames with diverse cultural roots, the spelling and pronunciation of "Mai" may vary depending on the family's specific background. In Britain, the surname "Mai" is often cherished by families who maintain strong ties to their Asian heritage and cultural traditions.
The surname "Mai" contributes to the rich tapestry of multiculturalism within British society, reflecting the country's history of global connections and diverse immigrant communities. Today, individuals with the surname "Mai" in Britain may celebrate their unique heritage while embracing their identity as part of the wider British mosaic.
There are approximately 345 people named Mai in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Mai.
Region of origin: Asia
Country of origin: Vietnam
Language of origin: Vietnamese
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Hung
- Jeremy
- Marco
- Michael
- Stephen
- Tao
- Thanh
- Van
- Vincent
- Vinh
- Wei
- William
- Yong
- Zhimin
Female
- Anh
- Ha
- Hoa
- Hui
- Jennifer
- Joanna
- Phuong
- Rui
- Samantha
- Thi
- Thu
- Vivien
- Xuan
- Yanfei
- Yue
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.